Restorative justice and the role of the victim in the Ecuadorian criminal process

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https://doi.org/10.35381/racji.v8i1.3307

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Legal systems, legal procedure, criminal law, (UNESCO Thesaurus)

Abstract

The general objective of the research was to legally analyze restorative justice and the role of the victim in the Ecuadorian criminal process. The present research used the quantitative method which produces descriptive data, originating from data collection. Supported by the documentary-bibliographic review. In addition, the inductive-deductive method was used. The analytical-synthetic method was also used. A survey was applied to one hundred and eighty-one judicial servants in criminal matters, registered in the Judiciary Council of Riobamba. It can be concluded that the restorative justice model supports a process where victims who participate are treated fairly, with respect, receive restoration and compensation. With this method it is possible to identify the underlying causes of crime and develop strategies to prevent it.

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Published

2023-09-01

How to Cite

Loja-Yaucan , G. A., Granja-Zurita , D. F., & Estupiñan-Ricardo , J. (2023). Restorative justice and the role of the victim in the Ecuadorian criminal process. IUSTITIA SOCIALIS, 8(1), 1360–1369. https://doi.org/10.35381/racji.v8i1.3307

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