<![CDATA[The transformation of the penal paradigm for children from a retributive to a rehabilitative approach through the mechanism of diversion is a crucial component in realizing the best interests of the child within Indonesia’s juvenile justice system. Diversion not onlyoffers a more humane resolution to cases shielding children from the adverse impacts of formal litigation but also creates space for psychosocial recovery and social reintegration. However, its effectiveness in practice continues to face major challenges, includingthe limited awareness and capacity of law enforcement officers, insufficient victim participation, and the shortage of qualified facilitators such as community corrections officers. To address these issues, an integrative implementation model is required, onebased on multidisciplinary psychosocial assessment and involving the collaboration of legal authorities, correctional institutions, communities, andeducational entities. Furthermore, strong institutionaland policy support through thedevelopment of operational regulations, adequate budget allocations, continuous training, and a child-friendly legal culture is essential to ensure that the transformation of penal policy towards rehabilitation becomes a substantive reality rather than a merely normative aspiration]]>
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