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Journal : Indonesian Journal of Cultural and Community Development

Empowering Rehabilitation: An Exploration of Legal Counselling's Role in Female Inmate Assimilation at Indonesian Penitentiaries Fitri Wahyuni; Siti Rahmah; Syarifuddin Syarifuddin
Indonesian Journal of Cultural and Community Development Vol 14 No 3 (2023): September
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/ijccd.v14i3.894

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This study aims to examine the implementation of community service activities as part of the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi (Three Pillars of Higher Education) by lecturers, focusing on legal counseling on Islamic law for female inmates at Class II A Tembilahan Penitentiary. The research employs a direct field approach, offering lectures related to Islamic law and providing counseling opportunities. It spans over a period from January 2023 to March 2023. The findings indicate a noticeable increase in legal awareness and a potential for assimilation among female convicts, contributing to their mental development and promoting repentance. These measures are anticipated to result in a deterrent effect, preventing the recurrence of past transgressions. The implications of this research underline the crucial role of academic involvement in penitentiaries, specifically highlighting the impact of integrating the teaching of Islamic law into the rehabilitation of female convicts. Highlights: Implementation of legal counseling by academic lecturers contributes significantly to the increase of legal awareness among female inmates at Class II A Tembilahan Penitentiary. Lectures on Islamic law over a three-month period contributed to noticeable mental development and a sense of repentance among the inmates. The integration of academic community services in penitentiaries presents a potential deterrent effect and reduces the chances of inmates repeating past transgressions. Keywords: Legal Counseling, Islamic Law, Female Inmates, Rehabilitation, Assimilation
Enhancing Legal Awareness in Women Inmates for Effective Resocialization Fitri Wahyuni; Siti Rahmah; Syarifuddin Syarifuddin
Indonesian Journal of Cultural and Community Development Vol 15 No 1 (2024): March
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/ijccd.v15i1.998

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This meeting focuses on the development of legal awareness in women inmates at the Class II A Tembilahan Correctional Institution, Indonesia. Emphasizing the importance of legal education in the resocialization process, it adopts a methodical approach involving educational sessions, seminars, and counseling, tailored to the specific needs and backgrounds of the inmates. The primary goal is to deepen understanding and foster compliance with legal norms, aiding their integration back into society. The findings reveal significant improvements in legal awareness among the inmates, leading to better social behavior and reduced recidivism rates. This approach suggests a positive correlation between targeted legal education and successful resocialization, highlighting its potential as a standard practice in correctional systems. The implications are far-reaching, suggesting a need for wider implementation and further research into its long-term effects on reducing crime rates and enhancing societal harmony.Highlights: The meetings underscores the crucial role of legal education in the rehabilitation and resocialization of women inmates. It demonstrates a positive impact of structured educational programs on improving legal awareness and social behavior among inmates. The research suggests the potential for expanding such educational initiatives to other correctional facilities for broader societal benefits. Keywords: Legal Awareness, Women Inmates, Resocialization, Correctional Education, Rehabilitation