MEDIATION AS A METHOD OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE FIELD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Authors

  • Sofiia Minenko

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34015/2523-4552.2022.4.12

Abstract

The article examines the role and effectiveness of mediation as a method of conflict resolution in the criminal justice system. The author examines the introduction of mediation practices in criminal proceedings, emphasizing the potential for reducing conflict, improving mutual understanding of the parties and ensuring a fairer resolution of cases. The article also analyzes the impact of mediation on improving the efficiency of justice and the role of this method in supporting the principles of humanization of the legal system.

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Published

2023-08-02

How to Cite

[1]
Minenko, S. 2023. MEDIATION AS A METHOD OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE FIELD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. Bulletin of the Penitentiary association of Ukraine. 4 (Aug. 2023), 116–120. DOI:https://doi.org/10.34015/2523-4552.2022.4.12.

Issue

Section

Сriminal process; Criminalistics, Forensic examination, OSA