Reducing Criminal Cases in the Justice Process and Council of Buddhist Organizations According to Buddhist Principles

Abstract

This research article the objectives are to study 1. Reducing the number of first-time offenders and repeat offenders. and study the possibility of applying the concept of Buddhist organizations according to Buddhist principles to reduce criminal cases in the justice process. 2.Opinions of those involved in the upstream, middle and downstream levels of the justice process towards applying the concept of Buddhist organization according to Buddhist principles to help reduce crime problems and reduce the number of prisoners. It is qualitative research. Key informants are those involved in the justice process, including 10 judges of the Court of Justice, 10 prosecutors, 10 lawyers, 10 police, 10 correctional officers. Those involved in religious activities include 10 Buddhist office officials, 10 abbots, and 10 school abbots, including school directors. .20 schools and teachers, 10 teenagers and 10 adults used purposive selection methods. The tools used in the research are In-depth interviews, content analysis

The results of the research found that: 1. Creating an understanding and seeing the nature of the offense that occurred. Supporting offenders to receive education and develop life skills Helps reduce the risk of re-offending again in the future. 2. Most people tend to have a positive opinion on the application of Buddhist concepts according to Buddhist principles to reduce crime and reduce the number of prisoners. Because they see the great value and benefits of using Buddhist principles in daily life and solving various social problems. This can create a positive impact on society and communities in the long term. Therefore, using Buddhist principles to solve social problems can also create understanding and generosity in the community. and help build a society with sustainable peace and strength in the long term. This gives an opportunity to effectively reduce crime problems and reduce the number of prisoners in the community and society as a whole.