JSIP: Jurnal Studi Ilmu Pemerintahan
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): JSIP: Jurnal Studi Ilmu Pemerintahan

Analyzing the Implementation of Child Protection Policies in Local Government: Insights from a Local Administrative Unit in Indonesia

Yulis Lyana (Department of Public Administration, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Moch. Thahir Haning (Department of Public Administration, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Aug 2025

Abstract

Child protection has become a strategic priority in governance; however, increasing cases of violence against children in Indonesia indicate a persistent gap between policy commitments and implementation outcomes. This study aims to analyze the implementation of child protection policies within a local administrative unit by identifying key factors that influence effectiveness. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, using semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis, with data analyzed through the interactive model of data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing based on Edward III’s framework. The findings reveal that policy implementation remains suboptimal. Communication is limited in transmission, clarity, and consistency, resulting in low public awareness due to reliance on face-to-face outreach and weak community-based structures. Resource constraints are evident in insufficient personnel, limited technical capacity, inadequate budget allocation, and lack of supporting infrastructure. Despite these limitations, implementers demonstrate strong commitment, although this is insufficient to overcome systemic barriers. Bureaucratic structures provide formal procedures, yet coordination remains fragmented and uneven across sectors. These results indicate that ineffective integration among communication, resources, and institutional coordination constrains policy outcomes. Strengthening implementation requires a systemic approach that enhances communication strategies, increases resource capacity, and reinforces coordinated governance mechanisms to ensure effective child protection.

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jsip

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Arts Computer Science & IT Social Sciences

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