Lentera Masyarakat Hukum
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): January, 2025

Building Legal Resilience in Communities: Addressing Social Problems Through Comprehensive Legal Interventions

Souad Ahmed Ezzerouali (Dhofar University)
Mukhlis Ridwan (Universitas Riau)
Agus Lanini (Universitas Tadulako)
Maisa Maisa (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu)
Ridwan Arifin (Universitas Negeri Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2025

Abstract

Introduction: Social problems such as poverty, violence, discrimination, and environmental degradation often lead to legal challenges that exacerbate inequality. Communities facing these problems need not only legal interventions but also resilience-building strategies to cope with ongoing challenges.Purpose: This paper examines comprehensive legal interventions aimed at building legal resilience in communities, focusing on how community legal services can empower individuals to navigate complex social problems effectively.Method: The research is based on qualitative interviews with community leaders, legal professionals, and individuals who have benefited from legal interventions. It also includes a review of community legal initiatives that combine legal aid with empowerment strategies.Findings and Results: The study finds that legal interventions that include education, empowerment, and long-term support help communities build resilience to social problems. Successful programs also focus on creating networks of legal advocates within the community to ensure sustainability.Urgency: The urgency of addressing legal vulnerabilities in marginalized communities cannot be overstated, as these issues contribute to long-term cycles of poverty and inequality.Contribution: This paper contributes by offering a framework for building legal resilience, which is essential for empowering communities and fostering sustainable solutions to social problems.Recommendation: The study recommends investing in community-led legal programs that emphasize education, empowerment, and long-term capacity building.

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lentera

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Lentera Masyarakat Hukum (e-ISSN: 3164-5542) is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Law and Society and Socio-Legal Studies, focusing on the interaction between law, society, institutions, and social change. The journal covers scholarly studies on law in social contexts, legal culture, ...