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

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.