Restorative Justice in Drug Abuse Cases: An Effort to Effective Social Rehabilitation

Indonesia is the 4th most populous country in the world as of September 2020 with a population of 270.20 million as of September 2020, and ranks as the fourth most populous country globally. Due to its substantial population, it has become a target for international drug trafficking. This article explores the context of narcotics through the lens of restorative justice, considering users and couriers who may be involuntarily involved in the trade. This research employs a normative approach, analyzing and interpreting various legal regulations, court decisions, and legal literature. The author gathers data from scholarly sources, identifying and clarifying legal facts, including secondary and primary legal source materials. process of applying restorative justice in narcotics cases involves collaboration among offenders, victims, the community, and other stakeholders, achieved through negotiation, communication, and mediation among all parties. This approach strives to balance the scales of justice by focusing on victim recovery, rehabilitation opportunities, peaceful conflict resolution, and strengthening social reconciliation within society. Achieving this involves educating and raising awareness among the public through effective campaigns, enhancing public understanding of principles of justice, human rights, and the foundational values underpinning legal accessibility and justice in the legal system.