Participation in the Community Justice Process in Wang Tha Di Subdistrict, Nong Phai District, Phetchabun Province
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The aims of this research are to study the patterns of participation in the community justice process and identify approaches for participation in the community justice process in Wang Tha Di Subdistrict, Nong Phai District, Phetchabun Province. Qualitative research was applied via in-depth interviews of six key informants under three groups, two participants from each group as follows: (1) administrative officials, (2) local government officials, and (3) community representatives. Data analysis and triangulation were conducted through different methods: (1) data collection method triangulation, (2) data triangulation, and (3) researcher triangulation.
The research findings revealed that participation patterns in the community justice process were public participations that addressed community issues and needs within the framework of deliberative democracy. These patterns included the following: (1) crime prevention measures such as (1.1) regular monthly checkpoints and patrols by the administrative officials; (1.2) establishing social rules, village regulations, or village charters with social sanctions; and (1.3) providing education on drug abuse and crime, (2) participation in the community justice process which were (2.1) mediation by community justice center and government complaint center (Damrongdhama center), and (2.2) village meetings.
Approaches for participation in the community justice process included (1) job offer, career promotion and vocational opportunities with financial support and (2) enhancement of community networks for surveillance monitor in high-risk areas.
The practical recommendations were as follows: (1) establishment of community dispute mediation centers in accordance with the Mediation Act of 2019; (2) forming community volunteer groups; (3) training on basic crime prevention and vocational skill; and (4) installation of CCTV cameras in high-risk or vulnerable areas to prevent crime.
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