<![CDATA[Law enforcement cannot be carried out repressively because the juvenile justice system must prioritize the principle of child protection. This is especially true given the increasing number of cases, as evidenced by the police, and the number of cases occurring among them. This research problem is formulated below: How are efforts to prevent drug abuse by children in the Padang Police jurisdiction? This research method uses empirical juridical data. According to the research results, the Padang Police have implemented various structured prevention efforts. Prevention efforts are carried out through the "Police Go to School" program, outreach in areas vulnerable to drug use, and cross-sectoral collaboration, such as with the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), schools, and community leaders. Meanwhile, repressive methods are used firmly, while prioritizing the principle of restorative justice, where diversion and guidance are not prioritized except in serious cases such as the involvement of dealers.]]>
