THE ROLE OF CORRECTIONAL CENTERS (BALAI PEMASYARAKATAN) IN DETERMINING THE DIVERSION PROGRAM MODEL AS AN EFFORT TO PREVENT CHILD RECIDIVIS

Abstract

The Correctional Center in compiling recommendations for the diversion program needs to consider the purpose of preventing the repetition of juvenile crime.  The purpose of this study is to find out of the role of the Correctional Center in determining diversion recommendations that function to prevent child recidivism. This study uses a sociological juridical approach method with analytical descriptive research specifications. The location is at the Purwokerto Correctional Center. The data sources used are primary and secondary data. The results of the study found that the diversion program in the form of peace by providing compensation and return to parents/guardians, lacks the function of instilling children's responsibilities and children are prone to repeat criminal acts. With the diversion program of providing compensation and return of children to parents/guardians, the Correctional Center is not obliged to provide guidance, guidance and supervision of the child. The Purwokerto Correctional Center experienced substantial, structural and cultural obstacles in the preparation of diversion recommendations. It is necessary to reconstruct the diversion program, namely with the obligation of the Correctional Center to supervise children in the diversion program in the form of peace by providing compensation and a return program to their parent/guardians.