Buenos Aires court launches restorative justice program for youth
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The Buenos Aires City Court in Argentina presented Senderos, a restorative justice program designed to work with adolescents and young people involved in the penal system.
On September 23rd, court officials, representatives from the Secretariat of Childhood and Adolescence, program staff, and participating young people gathered to launch the initiative. Javier Alejandro Bujan, president of the Chamber of Cassation and Appeals, stated the program encourages reflection on how to create appropriate judicial responses for young people.
He also noted that changes in regulations and transferred powers create new challenges requiring stronger tools. Judge Carla Cavaliere explained Senderos is a restorative justice tool that allows for a differentiated process for alternative case resolution within the juvenile penal system. Carolina Stanley, a general tutelar advisor for the Buenos Aires Public Ministry, added the program aims to connect young people with their communities, providing support, listening, and skills training to help them transform their futures.
Isabella Karina Leguizamón, president of the Buenos Aires Council of the Magistracy, emphasized the need for a specialized, interdisciplinary juvenile justice system that considers each adolescent’s well-being. Alongside the program launch, officials presented a mobile Interview Room intended to make the justice system more accessible and reduce unnecessary travel for children and adolescents. They reported the room helped obtain important testimony in a judicial investigation while protecting a young person from further harm.
The court hopes Senderos will help young people take responsibility for their actions while also providing opportunities for learning, repair, and building a life project.
