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Roujanavong, Wanchai (2006). Restorative Justice for Juveniles and Adults in Thailand. Restorative Justice Online. November 2006 Edition.

In 2004, Thailand introduced restorative conferencing as a response to juvenile offending. This approach has subsequently been expanded for use in domestic violence cases and with adult offenders through the Department of Probation. In this article, Wanchai Roujanavong, Director General of the Department of Probation, describes the introduction of restorative justice into Thailand, its legislative support, and outcomes to date.

Link: http://www.restorativejustice.org/editions/2006/november2006/thailand

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