The Expansion of Restorative Justice and the Integration of Moral Norms and Social Reconstruction in Traditional Dispute Resolution Methods

Introduction: Restorative justice, grounded in moral values such as forgiveness, accountability, and empathy, as well as clearly defined legal norms, seeks to establish a balance among the interests of victims, offenders, and society. This approach not only helps reduce recidivism by strengthening offenders’ sense of responsibility, but also enhances public trust in the judicial system by reinforcing social bonds and encouraging active community participation in dispute resolution processes. In this article, the researchers examine how indigenous and traditional approaches to dispute resolution - by emphasizing mediation, reconciliation, and social support - have led to the integration of moral norms with social reconstruction, thereby creating a form of restorative justice embodied within a specific cultural and social context. Material and Method: The present study is a review study that examined the research objectives using published studies in the fields of restorative justice and the social structure of Iranian Arabs. Conclusion: Practices such as the Fasl ritual, expulsion from the tribe, and mediation in thefts arising from poverty, with an emphasis on restitution, reconciliation, and the reconstruction of relationships, reflect the principles of restorative justice. While these practices help maintain social order and prevent crime, they function as an indigenous restorative justice system. The Fasl ritual and traditional dispute resolution methods among the Arab tribes of Khuzestan largely correspond to restorative justice and demonstrate how adherence to moral norms in traditional communities has led to social reconstruction and the expansion of restorative justice.

کلیدواژه ها:

Restorative Justice ، Arab Tribes of Khuzestan ، Fasl Ritual ، Traditional Dispute Resolution ، Social Reconciliation ، Tribal Support