With Opportunities, Without Bars. Handbook for Applying Non-Custodial Measures in Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has taken several step to align its legislation to restorative justice and provide protective environment for children in conflict with the law. A clear example is the adoption of the Jordanian Juvenile Law No. 32 of 2014 through which the Kingdom included several Non-Custodial Measures for children at different stages of the judicial procedures. Non-Custodial Measures and, more in general, alternative measures for detention are fundamental to ensure children well-being and effective reintegration. Considering the outstanding progress made by Jordan in terms of child-friendly justice, this handbook introduces and provides clarity on the alternative measures for detention within the Jordanian domestic law and on the applicability of international regulations and standards. It aims at providing further understanding upon which develop new policies that can strengthen and enhance alternative measures for detention in Jordan.