Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Anak Penyalahguna Narkotika Dihubungkan Dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 35 Tahun 2014 Tentang Perlindungan Anak (Studi Di BNN Kabupaten Karawang)

Rahel Riviena Putri Utami Sitohang (Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang)
Deny Guntara (Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang)
Muhamad Abas (Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang)
Raka Indra Pratama (Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang)

JUSTICIA SAINS: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum
Vol 11, No 1 (2026): JUSTICIA SAINS: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum

This study aims to examine the regulation and implementation of legal protection for children involved in drug abuse based on Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection, conducted at the Karawang Regency National Narcotics Agency (BNN). The method used is normative juridical through analysis of laws and regulations, supported by literature studies and field data in the form of interviews. The results indicate that legal provisions position children as subjects whose rights must be guaranteed, including assistance, identity confidentiality, and physical, mental, and social recovery. Field implementation prioritizes a humanistic approach, emphasizing recovery over punishment, although criminal proceedings are still possible depending on the level of involvement. In practice, treatment is more directed at rehabilitation for users, while dealers can be subject to sanctions with special treatment. Obstacles encountered include limited detention time, suboptimal assessments, inter-agency coordination, minimal family support, and inadequate rehabilitation facilities. Therefore, synergy is needed between law enforcement officials, families, and community to achieve effective and sustainable protection for children.