The Ministry of Social Affairs Accompanies and Provides Counseling to Children Against the Law
Writer :
Humas Balai Mahatmiya Bali
Translator :
Karlina Irsalyana
BANGLI
(June 3, 2021) - The Ministry of
Social Affairs through Mahatmiya Bali Center received a report from the Bangli
Regency Social Service regarding a theft case involving a Child Against the Law
(ABH), DD (14). The theft cases occurred in four areas, namely in Karangasem,
Bangli, Tabanan, and Gianyar regencies with nine crime scenes (TKP).
Based on the direction of the Head of the Mahatmiya
Center, Sutiono, Mahatmiya sent a Case Response Team consisting of the Section
Head of Social Rehabilitation Services, Herlin Wahyuni Hidayat and Social
Worker, Ni Putu Esti immediately respond to this theft case.
"Please assess the child,
accompany him, provide reinforcement, and find out about his needs and
rights," said Sutiono.
After coordinating, the Mahatmiya Balai Case
Response Team along with the Bangli District Social Service and the Social
Worker Service Unit (Sakti Peksos) left for the Gurukula Pasraman where
"DD" was undergoing legal proceedings.
The case began in September 2020,
"DD"'s brother, whose initials were DA (22), complained in front of
"DD" because she did not have enough money to prepare for his childbirth.
Initially, "DA" refused
"DD"'s invitation to commit theft, but because he had been laid off
since the Covid-19 pandemic and did not have a steady income to pay for
childbirth, finally "DA" agreed to "DD"'s invitation to
steal motorcycle. They then toured some areas using a motorcycle
belonging to "DA".
On Friday (25/09/2020), at around 00.00 local
time they toured Jalan Raya Suter, Kintamani District. They stole a motorbike
parked on the side of the road in front of a resident's house. They unlocked
the motorcycle using a screwdriver and then turned it on by connecting
electricity from a series of cables that had been dismantled. After being
successfully turned on, the motorcycle was then stored in a cowshed in the LC
Subak Aya area, Bangli, due to a breakdown.
Two hours later, at around 03.00 a.m., they
stole another motorbike from a garage belonging to a resident in the
Metra Kelod Banjar, Yangapi Village, Tembuku District. The motorbike could not
be started, finally "DD" and "DA" pushed the motorbike
until it arrived at a workshop in Demulih Village at around 07.00 a.m.
It didn't stop there,
during the ninth motorcycle theft, the brothers were caught by residents when
they were about to commit theft around the Karangasem Regency area.
After the police investigated the case, they found information that they
had committed theft in nine areas. They did this motorcycle theft within a
month.
The results of the Case
Response Team's assessment revealed that "DD" and "DA"
committed nine acts of theft in 4 regencies, namely Karangasem Regency, Bangli
Regency, Tabanan Regency, and Gianyar Regency.
The legal process
undertaken by "DD" is still ongoing. According to the Law Enforcement
Officials (APH) in the four regencies, diversion can only be done once because
nine acts of theft are considered recurring cases.
Currently, "DD"
has received a diversion result for his theft in Karangasem Regency. The
results of the diversion stated that "DD" attended education and
skills training at the Gurukula Pasraman in Bangli Regency.
Meanwhile, for the second
region, namely in Bangli Regency, "DD" received a verdict from the
trial, namely participating in education and training at the Gurukula Pasraman,
Bangli Regency. Pasraman is a place for children who come from economically
disadvantaged families, but have the will to learn.
Furthermore, the third
and fourth regions in Tabanan and Gianyar Regencies, are still waiting for
the schedule for the trial. While waiting for the trial process "DD"
was deposited at the Gurukula Pasraman. While at the Pasraman "DD"
attended education and training of interest. "DD" already has a Smart
Indonesia Card (KIP) and Healthy Indonesia Card (KIS), while the "DD"
family is the recipient of assistance in the Family Hope Program (PKH).
During the assistance, the
Mahatmiya Center Case Response Team conducted counseling for "DD".
The team also ensured the readiness and psychological condition of the child
who had to go through three trials for this theft case.
"We must prioritize
how their basic needs are met, be it education or children's mental health. If
we don't solve them together, what will their future be," said Herlin.
Herlin also suggested
inviting all parties to find the best solution for "DD".
"We also have to think
about the psychology of children in undergoing the trial process. Let's discuss
and analyze together with related parties such as the Social Service, the
Community Counselor of the Correctional Agency (PK Fathers), the Prosecutor's
Office, Gurukula Pasraman, the Education Office, and other related parties to
provide the best for "DD ", he added.
Head of the Bangli District
Social Service, I Wayan Karmawan, who was involved from the beginning of the
settlement of the case "DD welcomes the efforts made by Mahatmiya Center as
a representative of the Ministry of Social Affairs. He also hopes that Mahatmiya
Center can assist in mediating this case.
"We really need help
from all parties for the future of "DD", with the involvement of the
Ministry of Social Affairs, hopefully, there will be the best meeting point for
DD," said I Wayan Karmawan.
The head of the Gurukula
Pasraman, I Wayan Arsada, said the same thing. He wanted "DD" to
undergo the verdict of the next trial at the Gurukula Pasraman. "Here we
have middle and high schools level for the continuation of "DD"
education. I hope that all parties can provide the best educational solution
while he is undergoing the judicial process," he explained.
Furthermore, Mahatmiya will
also continue to provide assistance and counseling for "DD", as well
as carry out advocacy efforts through mediation and coordination with related
parties so that "DD" still gets their rights as a child.
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