This essay aims to clarify the restorative justice system and its objectives towards juvenile crimes, discussing points for and against the current system and whether or not it is more appropriate in terms of managing youth crime. It will also define restorative justice and define what is meant by conventional justice. Clarify how and why these two systems became part of juvenile justice and at the same time conclude which of the two is more appropriate to address the criminal behavior of young people. how to deal with the consequences of the crime and its implications for the future” (Munchie, 2004). Restorative justice is a new way of thinking about and responding to crime, especially in relation to youth offenders. In the last ten years, in particular, there has been a growing interest in new approaches to criminal justice in general, but especially in terms of juvenile delinquency and in the search for an appropriate form of punishment to escape the labeling of juvenile delinquency, which involves the community and focuses much more on the victim. Zehr (1990), considered one of the pioneers of the discussion in favor of restorative justice, highlighted three questions that arise when adopting a restorative approach; What is the nature of the damage resulting from the crime? What needs to be done to make things right or repair the damage? Who is responsible for this repair? He ascertained that "the crime is fundamentally a violation of people and interpersonal relationships". He further noted that violations create obligations and responsibilities and that restorative justice seeks to heal and right wrongs. Just restorative...... middle of paper...... frost. London: Sage Publications.Roche, D. (2003), Accountability in Restorative Justice, Oxford: University Press.White, R. & Haynes, F. (1996) Crime and criminology: an introduction. Oxford University Press UK.Umbreit, M. & Bradshaw, W. & Coates, R. (1994) Victims of serious violence meet the offender: restorative justice through dialogue. International Review of Victimology, 6, p321-344.Williams, K, S. (2001) Textbook of criminology. (4th) Edition. Oxford University Press UK.Wright, N. (1996). A Sociology of Apology and Reconciliation, Stanford: University Press. Young, M. (1999) Restorative community justice in the United States: a new paradigm. International Review of Victimology, 6, p265-277.Zehr, H. (1990) Changing Lenses: A new focus for Crime and Justice. Herald Press USA.Proceedings of ParliamentHuman Rights Act 1998 (c.53) London: HMSO