IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THE CASE OF CHILD MURDER OFFENDERS: RESTORATIVE, PROTECTION, AND SOCIAL RECONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES

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This research discusses the application of the juvenile criminal justice system in handling cases of juvenile murder offenders in Indonesia. Through a normative juridical approach and qualitative literature study, it is seen that the paradigm of protection, guidance, and restorative justice has become an important foundation in the enforcement of juvenile criminal law. The principles of diversion, social reconstruction, and protection of children’s rights at all stages of the legal process have proven to be able to reduce the traumatic impact, improve the social reintegration process, and prevent repeat offenses. This study also found a number of challenges in the implementation, including disparities in implementation and limited human resources. Recommendations are directed at strengthening institutional capacity, legal education, and cross-sector collaboration to ensure comprehensive fulfillment of the rights of children who commit serious crimes in the future.