LAW ENFORCEMENT AGAINST PROPERTY CRIME IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF SETTLEMENT THROUGH RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

Abstract

What is the urgency of resolving property crime through a restorative justice approach? What are the challenges in the application of restorative justice in the settlement of property crime? The objectives of this research are: To review and analyze the implementation of property crime settlement through a restorative justice approach. To analyze the challenges of restorative justice implementation in property crime settlement. The method used is the normative research method. The result of the research shows: The restorative justice approach in the settlement of property crimes has a high urgency because it provides an alternative solution that is more oriented towards restoring the condition of victims, perpetrators, and society compared to the retributive approach. By prioritizing mediation and deliberation, restorative justice can reduce the burden of criminal justice, avoid the negative effects of conventional punishment, and enable the restoration of social relations in the community. The application of restorative justice in property crimes faces several challenges, including the lack of understanding of law enforcement officials and the public about this concept, the absence of standard standards in its application, and the potential for abuse by perpetrators who are not truly responsible for their actions. In addition, the resistance factor from victims who prefer retributive justice is also an obstacle in the application of this approach.