i-RESTORE research report on the application of restorative justice in cases involving child-victims in Albania

The national research report in Albania was produced by Mariana Semini and aimed at identifying gaps and synergies concerning the application of restorative justice (RJ) in cases involving child victims. Amongst other goals, the project identified RJ practices in Albania, with a focus on the particularity of this process and the existence of best practices when working with children. The first part of the report addresses the history of mediation and restorative justice (RJ) in Albania, followed by the second part that assesses the legal framework in respect to RJ. The last part of the report analyses, in detail, the findings in respect of RJ and mediation from four main groups: policymakers; law-enforcement institutions; Child Advisory Board members; child victims. Based on the research, the author suggests a list of recommendations for a better implementation of restorative justice for child victims.