Children An Examination of Child Criminality Cases in Indonesia: A Literature Review

Exposure of Child Criminality Cases that Occurred in Indonesia, Factors Causing High Rates of Child Criminality, The Impact of Child Criminality Cases on Community Social Welfare, Steps to Overcome Child Criminality

Abstract

Children are the future successors of the nation, where they are educated well and get guidance by parents, teachers, and those closest to them. However, in 2024, from January to December, there were many cases of child criminality. The purpose of writing this article is to provide an explanation of some cases of child criminality, factors causing the high number of child criminality cases, the impact of child criminality cases on the social welfare of the community, and steps to overcome child criminality in Indonesia. Descriptive qualitative research method in the form of literature study. The results showed that: First, there is an increase in the number of child criminal cases in 2024. Second, some of the causative factors are: lack of supervision, peer pressure, family dysfunction, too easy access to weapons and drugs, and lack of effective law enforcement. Thirdly, the impact of juvenile crime on the welfare of society, including: decreased quality of life, crisis of trust in institutions, stigma and discrimination, economic burden on social services, and increased cases of violence in the community. Fourth, measures to address child criminality, namely: public education and awareness, increased surveillance and child protection, rehabilitation and psychological support, inter-agency collaboration, and fairer and restorative law enforcement.