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Journal : International Journal of Community Service (IJCS)

The Role of Community Service in Promoting Access to Justice: A Case Study of Free Legal Services in Region E Flora, Henny Saida; Aiman, Muhammad; Lubis, Arief Fahmi; Puwa, Suryani Intan Pratiwi; Dewi, Putri Maha
International Journal of Community Service (IJCS) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): January-June
Publisher : PT Inovasi Pratama Internasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijcs.v4i1.1385

Abstract

This qualitative study explores the role of community service in enhancing access to justice through free legal aid programs in Region E, an area marked by socioeconomic disparities and limited legal resources. Using semi-structured interviews with 15 legal practitioners and 20 beneficiaries, along with documentary analysis of program reports from 2020 to 2025, the research investigates how these initiatives empower marginalized populations and address systemic barriers. The findings reveal three key themes: (1) empowerment through increased legal literacy, enabling beneficiaries to better understand and assert their rights; (2) building trust between communities and formal legal institutions by providing accessible, culturally sensitive services; and (3) persistent challenges including funding shortages, staffing limitations, and infrastructural constraints such as poor internet connectivity. The study highlights that free legal services not only resolve individual legal issues but also contribute to broader social awareness and collective empowerment. However, the sustainability and scalability of these programs depend on stronger institutional support and innovative approaches, such as digital outreach and partnerships with local authorities. This research contributes to the discourse on grassroots legal empowerment by providing empirical insights from a rural context often underrepresented in justice studies. The findings offer practical recommendations for policymakers, NGOs, and legal professionals aiming to improve justice accessibility through community-driven efforts. Ultimately, the study underscores the critical importance of community service initiatives in bridging justice gaps and fostering inclusive legal systems.
Co-Authors Abrori, Abrori Adhy Nugraha Aditya Restu Hapriyanto Agus Bambang Nugraha Aiman, Muhammad Aji Mahendra, Restu Ana Mayasari Andik Cahyo Wahyu Putra Pratama Anik Nursiti Arie Purnomosidi Arief Fahmi Lubis Ariwibowo Arifin, Herjuno Ashinta Sekar Bidari Ashinta Sekar Bidari, SH, MH., Ashinta Sekar Asriadi Zainuddin Bakdo Lasito Aji Bakdo Lasito Aji Berlian Sesaria Bidari, Ashinta Sekar Buana, Nimas Cahya Fitra Gemilang Cindy Mariam Magdalena Rantung Cindy Rantung Cut Fadhlan Akhyar Darmawati Darmawati Desi Syamsiah Diana Sukorina Diego Romario De Fretes Fatma Ayu Jati Fatma Ayu Jati Putri Febri Atikawati Wiseno Putri Fernando Aji Giyatmoko Ghalih Wahyu Setiyadi Ghalih Grenaldo Ginting Greynia Mutiara Sari Hapriyanto, Aditya Restu Harjono Harjono Hartawati, A. Henny Saida Flora Herwin Sulistyowati, SH,MH Icha Hanifah Razzak Imam Hanafi Intizam, Ikhsan Irsan Rahman, Irsan ITOK DWI KURNIAWAN Karmina Siska Karmina Siska Lilik Warsito Mada Kusuma, Leo Margiyanti, Margiyanti Muhamad Cahaya Qodri Muhammadong Musthofa Abdul Majiid Novita Alfiani Novita Alfiani Novita Iskawati Pambuko Bayu Laksono Pingkan Dewi Kaunang Pinta Nadia Simamora, Pinta Nadia Pringgo Dwi Kurniawan Pringgo Pringgo Dwi Kurniawan, Pringgo Dwi Kurniawan Sabdaningtyas, Yuniar Septiningsih, Ismawati Sri Mulyono Sumarna, Dadang SUMARWOTO Sumarwoto, S.H.I., M.H. Sumarwoto, S.H.I., M.H. SUPRIYONO Supriyono Supriyono Suryani Intan Pratiwi Puwa Susilowardani Syamsiah, Desi Wahyu Setiyadi, Ghalih Wilandria Putri, Alifia Yudhi Widyo Armono Yuliana Saputri