Implementation of Restorative Justice in the Resolution of Domestic Violence Cases at the Police in Banggai Islands Regency

This study aims to determine the implementation of restorative justice in resolving cases of domestic violence at the police level in Banggai Islands Regency, the factors influencing its implementation, and the obstacles faced in applying this mechanism. Domestic violence is a criminal act that affects victims, families, and the social environment, thus requiring handling that is not only oriented toward punishment, but also toward restoring relationships, protecting victims, and achieving justice for all parties involved. The research method used is empirical legal research with a sociological juridical approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation studies, then analyzed qualitatively. The research was conducted at police institutions in the area of Banggai Islands Regency. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of restorative justice in resolving domestic violence cases at the police level is carried out through a mediation process between the victim and the perpetrator by involving families, community leaders, and law enforcement officers. This application is conducted by considering the victim’s consent, the good faith of the perpetrator, and guarantees that the settlement does not eliminate the victim’s rights. Restorative justice is considered capable of providing a faster, simpler, and more recovery-oriented resolution of social relationships. However, its implementation still faces obstacles, such as lack of public understanding, family pressure, limited resources of law enforcement officers, and the potential recurrence of violence.