The RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AS A SYSTEM FOR RESOLVING CHILD VIOLENCE IN THE VILLAGE COURT PHASE IN BALI

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https://doi.org/10.31060/rbsp.2026.v20.n2.2179

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Restorative justice, village court, children's rights, child violence, indigenous peoples

Abstract

The primary focus of this study is the use of restorative justice to address child violence crimes at the customary village level. Enforcing laws against violence towards children in traditional villages is crucial for effectively managing and preventing crimes of child violence. The jurisdiction of village courts established by indigenous peoples in Indonesia to address child violence using restorative justice principles is not clearly defined in the Juvenile Criminal Justice System. This study will investigate the concept of restorative justice in conjunction with pamuput wicara, which is the traditional wisdom of indigenous Balinese people. This study focuses on socio-legal methods. Customary villages in Bali have established a restorative justice system in village courts known as pamuput wicara. This study can be used as a guide for indigenous peoples seeking to improve their diversion system by using restorative justice ideas and traditional knowledge in village courts to address child violence crimes. 

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Dewa, Universitas Pendidikan Nasional

Dewa Krisna Prasada, S.H., M.H., holds the rank of Penata Muda Tk. I. and serves as a Asisten Ahli at Universitas Pendidikan Nasional Denpasar. With a background in Law, he obtained his Bachelor's degree (S1) from Udayana University in 2017, followed by his Postgraduate degree (S2) from Udayana University Denpasar in 2019, specializing in Tourism Customary Law. His research and academic publications focus on various legal topics, including the concept of sustainable tourism governance, indigenous peoples' rights, and legal protection of indigenous peoples. Mr. Dewa's expertise makes a significant contribution to the field of law and academia in Indonesia.

Wayan P. Windia, Universitas Udayana

Professor of Balinese customary law and also an active lecturer at Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia

Wirya Darma, Universitas Pendidikan Nasional

Dr. I Made Wirya Darma, S.H., M.H., CCD., holds the rank of Pembina Tingkat I/IVb and serves as a Lektor Kepala at Universitas Pendidikan Nasional Denpasar. With a background in Law, he obtained his Undergraduate (S1) degree from Universitas Pendidikan Nasional Denpasar in 1996, followed by a Graduate (S2) degree from Universitas Udayana Denpasar in 2001, and a Doctoral (S3) degree from Universitas Brawijaya Malang in 2012, specializing in Criminal Law. His academic research and publications focus on various legal topics, including the plea bargain concept, cyber crimes, criminal law policy, and legal protection in online credit agreements. Dr. Darma's expertise contributes significantly to the field of law and academia in Indonesia.

Komang, Universitas Pendidikan Nasiona

Dr. Komang Satria Wibawa Putra , S.H., M.H., With a background in Law, specializing in Business Law and Corporate Law . His academic research and publications focus on various legal topics, including the plea bargain concept, international corporate law, fintech policy, and legal protection in online credit agreements. Dr. Komang's expertise contributes significantly to the field of law and academia in Indonesia.

Rama, Universitas Pendidikan Nasional

Bagus Gede Ari Rama, S.H., M.H., His academic research and publications focus on various legal topics, including the plea bargain concept, intellectual property right , corporate law, and legal consumer protection. Ari Rama  expertise contributes significantly to the field of law and academia in Indonesia.

Julia, Universitas Pendidikan Nasional

Kadek Julia Mahadewi, S.H., M.H., His academic research and publications focus on various legal topics, including the plea bargain concept, customary law, sociology of law, and anthropology of law. Julia Mahadewi expertise contributes significantly to the field of law and academia in Indonesia.

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PRASADA, Dewa Krisna; I WAYAN PENDET WINDIA; I MADE WIRYA DARMA; KOMANG SATRIA WIBAWA PUTRA; BAGUS GEDE ARI RAMA; KADEK JULIA MAHADEWI. The RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AS A SYSTEM FOR RESOLVING CHILD VIOLENCE IN THE VILLAGE COURT PHASE IN BALI. Revista Brasileira de Segurança Pública, [S. l.], v. 20, n. 2, p. 218–237, 2026. DOI: 10.31060/rbsp.2026.v20.n2.2179. Disponível em: https://revista.forumseguranca.org.br/rbsp/article/view/2179. Acesso em: 1 jun. 2026.

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