RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND CHILDREN'S RIGHTS: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR VIETNAM
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.5743Keywords:
Restorative Justice, Children's Rights, International Experiences, Juvenile Justice, Human RightsAbstract
This article examines the model of restorative justice in juvenile justice from the perspective of safeguarding children’s rights, grounded in a human rights–based approach. It clarifies the core principles of restorative justice and highlights the fundamental differences between restorative justice and the traditional punitive criminal justice model. The study affirms the compatibility of restorative justice with international standards on children’s rights and juvenile justice. Employing a qualitative legal research methodology, the article integrates legal and policy analysis with comparative research, drawing upon international norms governing children’s rights and juvenile justice. On this basis, it analyses the experience of implementing restorative justice in juvenile justice systems in selected countries, including New Zealand, Belgium, and Australia, with particular attention to institutional models and practical effectiveness. Based on these comparative insights, the article proposes a number of legal and policy implications for Vietnam, aimed at strengthening the legal framework through the institutionalisation of restorative justice, expanding restorative justice programmes, and enhancing the role of families and communities in supporting the social reintegration of children in conflict with the law.
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