Restorative Justice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Compassionate Approach to Juvenile Reform and Social Healing

Mary Jyothi Joseph

Abstract: Neither a novel nor a traditional approach Restorative Justice has come to aid the penal system to remove the remorse and aid the reoffending nature in offenders. Juveniles are young people, who are still growing and have special rights and protections. Society should support them instead of judging them harshly. Restorative justice is a idea that focuses on healing victims and fixing broken relationships. It is important to help those who are hurt and offer comfort to those in need. Studies show that restorative justice can lower repeat offenses, help people return to their communities and improve the mental health of both offenders and victims. The RJ system is rather victim centered rather than the traditional offender centric. The advent of Artificial Intelligence in criminal justice system has further widened the scope and application of RJ and also ensured that made it more scientific in approach. However, there are challenges like uneven use and cultural differences that can make it less effective.

Keywords: Restorative Justice, Recidivism, Juveniles Offenders, Artificial Intelligence, Victim

How to Cite?: Mary Jyothi Joseph, "Restorative Justice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Compassionate Approach to Juvenile Reform and Social Healing", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1062-1067, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251020211252, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251020211252