West Science Social and Humanities Studies
Vol. 4 No. 06 (2026): West Science Social and Humanities Studies

Collaborative Social Work Practices in Multi-Service Female Juvenile Rehabilitation: A Case Study of ATENSI Implementation in Indonesia

Bambang Rustanto (Politeknik Kesejahteraan Sosial)
Tuti Kartika (Politeknik Kesejahteraan Sosial)
Ayi Haryani (Politeknik Kesejahteraan Sosial)
Dwi Yuliani (Politeknik Kesejahteraan Sosial)
Susilawati Susilawati (Politeknik Kesejahteraan Sosial)
Nisa Almalia Nurfauziah (Politeknik Kesejahteraan Sosial)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study investigates collaborative social work practices in the context of female juvenile rehabilitation in Indonesia, focusing on the operationalization of the ATENSI (Social Rehabilitation Assistance) framework. Triggered by the increasing vulnerability of adolescent girls, the research explores how integrated, multi-stakeholder, and trauma-informed approaches can enhance institutional care. While ATENSI offers a policy-level shift toward inclusive and holistic service delivery, its implementation in gender-specific settings remains underexplored. Using a mixed-methods sequential explanatory design, the study combines survey data from 75 social workers with qualitative insights from interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations at two major rehabilitation centers. Findings reveal strong internal collaboration, particularly between social workers and psychologists, but limited integration of vocational trainers and external stakeholders, such as NGOs and local governments. Barriers include digital inequities, absence of trauma-informed SOPs, role ambiguity, and sociocultural taboos related to female trauma. The study contributes both empirical and conceptual advancements to global social work discourse. Empirically, it maps gender-responsive collaboration dynamics in a rarely studied Global South context. Conceptually, it introduces the ATENSI Gender-Responsive Collaborative Framework—an integrative model synthesizing collaborative governance, networked social work, and trauma-informed gender-sensitive practice. This research addresses a critical knowledge gap by offering a scalable, context-adaptive model for institutional rehabilitation systems dealing with compounded vulnerabilities in adolescent girls. Its findings are relevant for international audiences seeking to strengthen collaborative practices in gender-responsive care, particularly in resource-constrained settings.

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wsshs

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Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Public Health Social Sciences

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West Science Social and Humanities Studies is an academic journal that focuses on interdisciplinary research in the fields of social science, science, and humanities studies. The journal aims to present high-quality articles that make significant contributions to our understanding of society, ...