Bulletin of Indonesian Islamic Studies
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Bulletin of Indonesian Islamic Studies

Prophetic Communication in Child Protection: Strategies of the Indonesian Child Protection Agency in Preventing and Addressing Violence against Children

Azhari Harahap (Unknown)
Nispul Khoiri (Unknown)
Ahmad Sampurna (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Sep 2025

Abstract

Child protection remains a critical issue in Indonesia, with rising cases of violence against children. This study examines the implementation of prophetic communication by the Indonesian Child Protection Agency in South Labuhan Batu as a strategy to prevent and address child abuse. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis involving LPAI staff, volunteers, psychologists, and religious leaders. Data validity was maintained through triangulation of sources and methods, in-depth field involvement, and peer debriefing.The findings reveal that prophetic communication grounded in the principles of ‘amar ma’rūf (promotion of good), nahimunkar (prevention of harm), and ta’lim/tazkiyah (transcendence and moral development) effectively combines religious, moral, and social dimensions with modern communication strategies. Key supporting factors include skilled human resources, community and government support, and multi-stakeholder collaboration, while challenges involve cultural norms normalizing violence, limited resources, and trauma-related barriers. The study underscores the importance of empathetic, culturally-sensitive, and trauma-informed communication in child protection programs. Implications for policy, practice, and future research are discussed, emphasizing the potential for scaling prophetic communication.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

biis

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Bulletin of Indonesian Islamic Studies focuses on the study of Indonesian Islamic Issues that developed in society with the textual and contextual approaches. The scope of the study includes: a) Beliefs System in Islam, b) Ideas of Muslim Scholars, c) Ritual System in Islam, d) Traditions or Customs ...