Correctional education and restorative justice for juvenile offenders: A systematic review of effects on re-education, resocialisation, and recidivism (2013-2023)
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Abstract
The tightening of Law 5/2000 has made it essential for interventions with minors to follow an approach that highlights educational values. This systematic review aims to examine the effects of educational programmes implemented with juvenile offenders, as well as restorative justice programmes used as alternatives to criminal proceedings. A literature review covering the last decade (2013–2023) was conducted using the PRISMA protocol, focusing on the SCOPUS, WoS, and ERIC databases, and identifying seventeen relevant articles. Scientific output on the topic has fluctuated over the decade, with the United States emerging as the leading contributor. The effectiveness of correctional education and restorative justice programmes in promoting reintegration and reducing recidivism depends on their alignment with legal frameworks, the individual profiles of juveniles, and the nature of the offences. Family involvement and engagement from other community actors play a crucial role in reducing recidivism. The findings underscore the need for long-term research on restorative justice and the importance of reorienting correctional education programmes to include family and community participation in juvenile educational processes to support reintegration.
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