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The Role of Correctional Officers in Enhancing Legal Awareness Among Inmates at Class IIB Pacitan State Detention Center Mudumi, Erdi Christian Priyanto; Rohayati , Ade Cici
Social Sciences Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): February
Publisher : Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37676/sosj.v2i1.599

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Indonesia, as a country with diverse ethnic groups, faces significant challenges in maintaining pluralism and tolerance, especially in the context of conflicts that are vulnerable among the tribes. This research aims to analyze the role of correctional officers in enhancing the legal awareness of inmates at the Class IIB State Detention Center in Pacitan. Using a qualitative approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document studies. The results show that correctional officers play an important role in providing legal understanding, fulfilling the rights of inmates, and acting as good role models. However, obstacles such as limited human resources and the discipline of personnel hinder the effectiveness of coaching. The legal awareness of inmates has increased through the outreach and guidance programs implemented, but there is a need for evaluation and enhancement of the staff's competencies to achieve optimal results. This research emphasizes the important role of officers in creating an environment that supports legal awareness among inmates, which in turn contributes to order and justice in society.
The Role of Criminal Law in Reforming The Criminal Justice System: A Case Study of Handling Prison Overcrowding Medan, Karolus Kopong; Solekha, Mohammad; Rohayati , Ade Cici; Lubis, Arief Fahmi
Journal of Strafvordering Indonesian Vol. 1 No. 6 (2025): JOSI - JANUARY
Publisher : PT. Anagata Sembagi Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/h2bw2880

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Overcrowding in Indonesian prisons is a structural problem in the criminal justice system that reflects the repressive nature of criminal law policy. Data from the Directorate General of Corrections (Ditjen PAS) shows that the occupancy rate of prisons exceeds 200% of the ideal capacity, violating the rights of prisoners as guaranteed in the 1945 Constitution and Law Number 12 of 1995 concerning Corrections. Overcrowding has an impact on the increase in violence, the spread of disease, and the failure of coaching programs. One of the main causes of this condition is a punishment policy that focuses too much on imprisonment without considering alternatives such as decriminalization and restorative justice. Most prisoners come from minor criminal cases, including drug abuse in the category of users who are more appropriate for rehabilitation. This policy not only burdens the state budget but also increases recidivism. Studies from various countries show that a rehabilitation-based punishment system is more effective in reducing crime. Therefore, criminal law reform through regulatory revision and the application of alternative punishment are crucial steps in overcoming overcrowding and creating a more equitable correctional system