Search Repository Universitas Islam Jakarta

The phenomena of children in conflict with the law are increasingly common and complex, so that the handling is different from adults. Children in conflict with the law need special handling and special protection against actions that can harm a child's psychological and physical development. Children in conflict with the law have human rights. Protection of children's rights in conflict with law is carried out based on the best interest of the child. Justice is the last step to deal with children in conflict with the law. This is reflected in the international instruments on the rights of children and the protection of children in conflict with the law, it is, further, have been agreed by countries in the world. The protection of children in conflict with the law through a restorative justice system is a comprehensive and effective handling of children facing the law issue. Thus, the alternative solution in dealing with children is facing the law through a restorative justice system with diversion in the form of mediation between parties is needed, it is in accordance with the spirit of the Convention on the Childs Rights.