RESTORATIVE JUSTICE FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS IN VIETNAM: HISTORICAL APPROACHES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n4.3742Keywords:
Juvenile Justice, Restorative Justice, Juveniles, VietnamAbstract
Restorative justice is increasingly recognized as an effective approach to reduce recidivism, increase victim satisfaction, and help juveniles acknowledge and positively modify their wrongdoing. In Vietnam, this model has been piloted in several localities but still lacks uniformity. Nevertheless, the positive results from these pilot models and the promulgation of the Law on Juvenile Justice 2024 have created an important legal premise, affirming Vietnam's cautious and appropriate step towards expanding restorative justice. Furthermore, intrinsic factors rooted in the nation’s cultural traditions demonstrate careful preparation for the application of restorative justice for juveniles, while simultaneously creating a solid foundation for developing the model towards broad, comprehensive, and effective implementation in Vietnam and aligning with international standards. This article analyzes the formation and development process of restorative justice globally and in Vietnam, identifies existing challenges, and assesses the development prospects as a basis for policymaking and effective implementation of this model in the coming time.
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