BREAKING THE CYCLE: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, THE SILENT REVOLUTION OF CRIMINAL LAW (BEYOND PUNISHMENT: JUSTICE THAT HEALS WOUNDS AND REBUILDS COMMUNITY)
Keywords:
Restorative justice, Social reintegration, Empathy, Responsibility, Criminal law, Criminal justiceAbstract
In a traditional penal system characterized by punishment and exclusion, restorative justice emerges as a revolutionary alternative that prioritizes healing and reconciliation.
Unlike the punitive approach, which perpetuates cycles of recidivism and alienation, restorative justice seeks to repair the harm caused by fostering dialogue among victims, offenders, and the community. This holistic approach promotes personal responsibility, empathy, and social reintegration, offering a path toward true transformation. Supported by international standards such as the UN Kyoto Declaration and the Nelson Mandela Rules, restorative justice proposes a more humane and effective vision of justice. Through cultural change and institutional commitment, this model represents a real and compassionate response to the challenges of the contemporary penal system.
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