Civil Society Coalition Meets to Advance Restorative Justice in Medan
Universitas Sumatera Utara's Faculty of Social and Political Sciences hosted a significant zoom meeting of the Civil Society Coalition in Medan. The event, held in partnership with several local organizations and supported by the Elton John AIDS Foundation, aimed to advance restorative justice in narcotics-related cases. Eighteen organizations joined forces, demonstrating the coalition's inclusive nature.
The meeting identified three key priorities to strengthen the coalition's impact. Firstly, it sought to enhance the coalition's institutional capacity. Secondly, it aimed to improve the documentation of restorative justice practices. Lastly, it planned to build sustainable advocacy frameworks. Participants stressed that restorative justice should not only repair relationships between offenders, victims, and communities but also serve as a pathway to broader social justice and reduce the recurrence of minor narcotics offenses.
One notable proposal from a Focus Group Discussion was the establishment of a Medan City branch of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN). This initiative, supported by the BNN, the Medan City Government, and the North Sumatra Provincial Government, aims to bolster local capacity in addressing narcotics issues.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to build stronger, more systematic, and sustainable cooperation between civil society organizations and law enforcement agencies. The coalition, with its diverse membership and clear priorities, seeks to advance reforms that strengthen community resilience and compassion in the long run by positioning restorative justice within both legal and social frameworks.
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