Assessment Techniques and Relation Culture: As a Basis for Restorative Justice Decision Making for Elderly Criminals
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2024-06-16
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Elderly as a vulnerable group require a special approach in the legal process that considers humanitarian,
health, and social aspects. Restorative justice offers an alternative solution outside the conventional
justice system with a focus on restoring social relationships and rehabilitation. This study aims to analyze
the use of assessment techniques and relational culture as a basis for decision-making in the application
of restorative justice for elderly criminals. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive
method. The results of the study indicate that the application of criminal law to the elderly requires
special attention to their vulnerable physical and psychological conditions, considering that prisons are
often ineffective and can even worsen their condition. The restorative justice approach is considered a
more humane solution, focusing on recovery and rehabilitation rather than retributive punishment. This
approach takes into account the age, health, and financial capabilities of the elderly and offers alternatives
such as mediation and compensation, with the aim of ensuring a fair and proportional settlement.
Relational culture-based assessment techniques play an important role in restorative justice decisions, by
providing an in-depth understanding of the cultural norms and social relationships of the elderly. This
technique helps adapt the restorative justice process to local customs, pay attention to the impact of
decisions on the elderly's social networks, and ensure that decisions support the rehabilitation and social
integration of the elderly
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The application of criminal law to the elderly must take into account their vulnerable physical and
psychological conditions, considering that prison is often ineffective and can even worsen their condition.
The restorative justice approach has emerged as a more humane solution, focusing on restoration and
rehabilitation rather than retributive punishment. Restorative justice takes into account factors such as
the age , health and financial capacity of the elderly, and provides alternatives such as mediation and
compensation to address the violations committed. By prioritizing fair and proportionate solutions, this
approach supports the protection of the rights of the elderly and ensures that justice is served in a more
inclusive and restorative manner , rather than simply punishment. Relation culture-based assessment
techniques play a crucial role in determining restorative justice decisions for the elderly, by offering a
comprehensive and sensitive approach to the cultural context and social relationships of the individual.
This technique allows for a deeper understanding of the cultural norms and values that influence the
behavior of the elderly, as well as the adjustment of the restorative justice process to suit local customs
and traditions. This is important to ensure that decisions taken reflect and respect the cultural values of
the elderly, resulting in a just and meaningful conflict resolution. In addition, this assessment technique
also assesses the social relationships of older people with their families and communities, ensuring that
decisions taken take into account the impact on older people's social networks and support effective
rehabilitation and reintegration. Evaluation of the health and well-being of the elderly is also an
important aspect, to ensure that restorative justice decisions are realistic and support the quality of life of
the elderly without worsening their health conditions. Culturally sensitive rehabilitation programs play
an important role in ensuring that the reintegration process of the elderly into society runs smoothly and
is in accordance with their cultural identity. By integrating cultural elements into rehabilitation programs,
the elderly feel valued and supported in a way that is relevant to their cultural background, strengthening
social integration and reducing the risk of rejection.
Keywords
Assessment Technique, Relational Culture, Restorative Justice, Elderly Criminal Law, Legal Decisions