Factors Affecting the Choice of Alternative Justice Processes for People in Ratchaburi Province.

Abstract

The fact that Ratchaburi Province has little use of alternative justice processes will have an impact on Khao Bin Temporary Prison. Since the Khao Bin Temporary Prison can accommodate only less than 300 inmates, Ratchaburi Province is an area worth researching. And from reviewing the literature, it was found that no research has been found that studies what factors affect the choice of alternative justice processes by both parties.The objective of this research was 1) to study the perception and confidence in the alternative justice process, 2) to study the factors related to the decision to use the alternative justice process, and 3) to find ways to promote the alternative justice process in conflict management. Quantitative data was collected using questionnaires from 400 people in Ratchaburi Province. Qualitative data was collected using semi-structured interviews with 16 people involved in the alternative justice process and the mainstream justice process in Ratchaburi Province. Qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis, while quantitative data were analyzed using statistical methods such as mean, percentage, standard deviation, F-test, and Pearson correlation coefficient analysis. The findings revealed that 1) Most people did not receive information about the alternative justice process. In terms of confidence, it was found that most people believed that the alternative justice process was a faster process than the mainstream justice process. 2) The hypothesis testing found that (1) Different ages, educational levels, occupations and incomes have different choices of judicial procedures. (2) Factors of experience and perception related to the choice of the alternative justice process. 3) The guidelines for promoting the alternative justice process in conflict management should focus on publicizing the alternative justice process to increase public awareness. Emphasize the importance of emphasizing the advantages and benefits that people will receive from choosing alternative justice processes.