Sistem Keadilan Juvana di Malaysia: Empat Prospek Penambahbaikan

Abstract

The issue of children and adolescents involved in crime is an issue that needs serious attention as statistics and crime rates involving children show instability. There are various prospects for improvement that can be made in the juvenile justice system in Malaysia. Based on the perspective of social sciences and the findings from relevant previous studies, this article explores four prospects for improvement that can be considered by the Malaysian government, especially policy makers; namely the involvement of victims of crime in the justice process, the involvement of community members in the justice process, the active and comprehensive involvement of family members as well as the emphasis on aftercare. In addition, this article discusses the challenges that may be faced by the juvenile justice system that should also be considered in order to facilitate the process of improving the proposed prospects. This article contributes to the literature related to juvenile issues and the juvenile justice system in Malaysia which is expected to provide useful input for the reference of policymakers to further improve the effectiveness of the juvenile justice system in the country.