JUSTIÇA RESTAURATIVA APLICADA A ADOLESCENTES EM CONFLITO COM A LEI

Abstract

This work aimed to study the application of Restorative Justice to young people in conflict with the law. Therefore, it was analyzed the adoption of this model of justice, through the use of restorative practices in the process of resocialization of young people who commit infractional acts. The general objective was to understand the possible gains with the application of this model of justice in young people who commit infractional acts. Therefore, the specific goals were to compare models of retributive and restorative justice; to evaluate the socio-educational measures applied to young people in conflict with the law and the criticisms directed to the system; besides, it was analyzed the development of the Restorative Justice model and its respective practical application. The research had a qualitative approach and it was based on the hypothetical-deductive method. The hypothesis raised is that by focusing on the victim and promoting adolescent accountability, Restorative Justice can realize effective and lasting solutions, both in the life of the young person in conflict with the law and in the victim. From a theoretical analysis, it was examined the application of the Restorative Justice model to the young, as an alternative method of conflict resolution. For this purpose, it was used bibliographic sources, such as books; articles published in journals; relevant legislation and materials available electronically. It was observed that Restorative Justice represents an alternative model of justice, defending an approach focused on the conditions of people involved in the conflict and the construction of a peaceful society. By adopting this model, the justice system can contribute significantly to reducing youth crime and building a fairer society.