Jurnal Smart Hukum (JSH)
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2027): October-January

Implementation of Diversion for Children in Conflict with the Law for the Crime of Theft at the Sleman Police

Said Azhar Zulviqri (Law Study Program, Faculty of Law, Islamic University of Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Js.Murdomo (Law Study Program, Faculty of Law, Janabadra University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of diversion for children in conflict with the law involved in theft cases at the Sleman Resort Police. Diversion, as regulated under Law Number 11 of 2012 concerning the Juvenile Criminal Justice System, aims to resolve juvenile criminal cases outside the formal criminal justice process by prioritizing restorative justice and the best interests of the child. This research employed a normative juridical approach with a descriptive research design. Primary data were collected through interviews with investigators at the Sleman Resort Police, while secondary data were obtained from legislation, legal literature, and other relevant documents. The collected data were analyzed qualitatively using descriptive analysis. The findings indicate that the implementation of diversion in theft cases involving children at the Sleman Resort Police has generally been carried out in accordance with the procedures stipulated in the Juvenile Criminal Justice System Act. The diversion process involves victims, offenders, parents, community counselors, and other relevant stakeholders to achieve a mutually agreed settlement. However, several obstacles remain, particularly the limited public understanding of the concept and objectives of diversion, as well as the perception that diversion is merely an attempt to avoid criminal sanctions. Despite these challenges, investigators have been able to facilitate diversion effectively, resulting in agreements that protect children's rights while ensuring accountability and restoring social harmony.

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jsh

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Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Jurnal Smart Hukum (JSH) E-ISSN. 2961-841X is a Legal science journal issued by Inovasi Pratama Internasional. Ltd. The Editorial Board only accepts research and discussion in the field of law which is already in the form of journal articles to be considered for publication. The focus of this ...