THE DEVELOPMENT OF A “SANTUNAN” ASSISTANCE MODEL FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME BASED ON JUSTICE

Abstract

The current condition of victims of crime is that they do not have equal opportunities to obtain restitution and compensation, so there is a need for a model to develop the concept of “santunan” assistance for victims of crimes based on justice. This study uses a sociological juridical method, so that data is not only obtained from literature studies but also from observations and interviews with research informants in the field. The data were processed using data reduction and categorization techniques, then tested by source triangulation, and then analyzed by the content analysis method. The results of this study indicate that there are three main points to consider when developing a model of “santunan” assistance for victims of justice-based crimes: the first is the existence of juridical limits on “santunan” assistance regarding the recipient, the form and designation, the value, and the provider. Second, as long as “santunan” assistance is given in good faith with full awareness of the perpetrator and the victim accepts it without coercion, the implication is that “santunan” assistance does not stop the case but can be considered by the judge as a reason to reduce criminal sanctions for the perpetrator. Third, it is necessary to develop sources of “santunan” assistance funds in the form of victim assistance funds managed by the LPSK.