Mediacja w sprawach nieletnich – wymiar wychowawczy

Abstract

Introduction: One way of resolving conflicts is through mediation, in which the parties seek a mutually beneficial agreement reached with the help of a mediator. Mediation may also be used in criminal cases involving minors as perpetrators. Mediation can lead to agreeing conditions of the compensation and redress for the harm done which are satisfactory to both parties. This creates opportunities for educating young people who violate legal standards. Research purpose: This article provides an analysis of the literature dealing with criminal mediation and legal acts concerning mediation in cases involving minor perpetrators. It focuses on showing the specifics of mediation targeted to minor law offenders and the educational benefits of mediation in such cases. State of knowledge: Professional literature concerning the subject matter draws attention to numerous benefits of mediation in cases involving minor offenders, emphasising in particular its educational aspect and its positive impact on the development of the personality of the young person. It is so because participation in a mediation meeting allows not only to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement, but also thanks to voluntary and independent decisions made by young offenders during such meetings, they have a chance to change their behaviour as desired by the society.\xa0 Summary: Mediation as disputes resolution method applied to disputes arising from a criminal act makes it possible to reach an agreement concerning the compensation and redress for the harm done by the perpetrator. Due to the educational potential of mediation, its wider use in work with young people, including minor law offenders, would be worth propagating.