<![CDATA[The enactment of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Indonesian Criminal Code introduced the offense of cohabitation under Article 412, requiring greater public understanding of its legal implications and complaint-based enforcement mechanism. This community service program aimed to enhance legal awareness among members of Aisyiyah in Wangon District, Banyumas Regency, regarding the legal regulation of cohabitation and its socio-legal implications in order to prevent social conflict and vigilantism. The program involved 80 participants and was implemented through a participatory legal education approach consisting of educational lectures, interactive discussions, complaint submission simulations, and the distribution of educational materials. Program effectiveness was evaluated using pre-test and post-test questionnaires, supported by observation and participant discussions. The implementation was carried out successfully with active participant engagement throughout the activities. Participants demonstrated improved understanding of the legal definition of cohabitation, the distinction between cohabitation and adultery, the complaint-based mechanism under Article 412, the parties authorized to submit complaints, and the importance of resolving disputes through lawful procedures rather than vigilantism. The interactive discussion sessions also indicated strong participant interest in the topic and highlighted the relevance of legal education to community needs. This community service program demonstrates that participatory legal education is an effective approach to strengthening public legal literacy regarding the new Indonesian Criminal Code. The program contributes to improving community awareness of lawful conflict resolution while reinforcing social and legal values within the community.]]>
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