<![CDATA[Children in conflict with the law require treatment that prioritizes their best interests. In the juvenile criminal justice system, Probation and Parole Officers (PK) contribute through Community Research Reports (Litmas), which inform law enforcement decisions, yet their implementation still faces obstacles. This study examines the role of PK in conducting Litmas for juvenile offenders at the Tanjungpinang Class I Correctional Center (Bapas) and the obstacles they encounter. It employed a qualitative case study approach. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews with two junior PK, observation, and documentation, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model and Biddle and Thomas’s Role Theory. The findings show that PK have performed their roles in accordance with Articles 23(1) and 27(1) of the Juvenile Criminal Justice System Law (UU SPPA), accompanying children from investigation through trial and preparing Litmas based on psychosocial data. PK also mediate between families, uphold their recommendations before prosecutors and judges, and resist public pressure. The obstacles include limited time for preparing Litmas, sectoral ego and a punitive orientation among some law enforcement officials, uncooperative families, compensation demands exceeding offenders’ families’ financial capacity, and difficulty accessing community data. The study recommends improving Litmas quality, developing internal SOPs, strengthening inter-agency coordination, and providing local government support for families in need.]]>
