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When we think about the application of restorative justice to juveniles in conflict with the law, the issue lies with both society and the government and not between the parties. It lies with the community and its statutory agencies. When we think about the application of restorative justice to juveniles in conflict with the law, the issue lies with both society and the government and not between the parties. It lies with the community and its statutory agencies. This chapter discusses the legislative view on juvenile justice nationally and internationally, the need for restorative justice especially in cases involving juveniles, and how to apply and attain the goals of restorative justice for the benefit of both young offenders and society.
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Vijayalakshmi, A. (2017). Scope and Applicability of Restorative Justice for Juveniles in Conflict with the Law. In: Thilagaraj, R., Liu, J. (eds) Restorative Justice in India. Springer Series on Asian Criminology and Criminal Justice Research. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47659-9_11
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