DIVERSI SEBAGAI BENTUK PENYELESAIAN PERKARA PIDANA ANAK MELALUI PENDEKATAN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE OLEH PENYIDIK (Studi Kasus di Wilayah Hukum Polres Lumajang)

Based on the results of research and discussion, it is known that the implementation of diversion with the restorative justice approach at the level of investigation in efforts to protect children as suspects who commit criminal acts as an effort by the police to see the future of children so as not to be disturbed both physically and psychologically when the police apply imprisonment. The application of diversion is also more to give children legal responsibility so as not to make the same mistakes and give children a second chance in living their lives. Lack of public confidence in the rules of implementing diversion. Even though it has been regulated in the Law, the idea of diversion is still hindered by the views of people who tend to be vengeful and want to retaliate against children who have committed a crime, without thinking about the impact that will be faced by the chil