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Lentera Masyarakat Hukum
ISSN : -     EISSN : 31645542     DOI : https://doi.org/10.65815
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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, legal consciousness, access to justice, legal empowerment, social justice, vulnerable and marginalized communities, legal institutions and practices, legal pluralism, customary law, community justice, public policy, governance, and law reform. It welcomes empirical, socio-legal, doctrinal, theoretical, and interdisciplinary studies from law and related social sciences that examine the relationship between legal norms, institutions, social practices, and community experiences. Lentera Masyarakat Hukum is published quarterly in January, April, July, and October and was first published in 2024. The journal is published in online electronic format (e-journal) by COLLEGIUM JUSTICIA INDONESIA. Each submitted manuscript is evaluated through a double-anonymous (double-blind) peer-review process, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential to ensure an objective and rigorous scholarly evaluation.
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Community-Based Legal Services in the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency: A Legal Intervention Model Aurellia Vionetta; Muhammad Adam Maliki
Lentera Masyarakat Hukum Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): January, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65815/j6h91w57

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Introduction: Juvenile delinquency is a growing concern in Indonesia, particularly in urban areas where young people face social and economic challenges. A lack of access to education, family instability, and peer pressure are often key factors contributing to criminal behavior among youth.Purpose: This paper explores the role of community-based legal services in preventing juvenile delinquency. The focus is on legal intervention models that can help prevent criminal behavior among young people by offering education, mentorship, and legal guidance.Method: The research utilizes case studies of community legal service programs aimed at at-risk youth, alongside interviews with program coordinators, youth participants, and community leaders. Data on recidivism rates and the effectiveness of interventions are also analyzed.Findings and Results: The study reveals that community-based legal services that offer both legal counseling and social support (such as mentorship and educational programs) significantly reduce the likelihood of reoffending among juvenile offenders. The integration of legal services with community initiatives results in more sustainable behavior change.Urgency: With increasing rates of youth crime and limited resources for juvenile rehabilitation, there is an urgent need for cost-effective, community-led interventions that prevent delinquency and offer alternatives to incarceration.Contribution: This paper contributes by presenting a model for integrating legal services into community-based prevention programs, which can be replicated in other regions facing similar issues.Recommendation: The study recommends expanding the scope of community-based legal services to incorporate preventative strategies for at-risk youth, along with more robust community partnerships to ensure the success of these programs.
The Role of Legal Aid Clinics in Addressing Social Welfare Issues: A Case Study in Indonesia’s Urban Areas Budi Setiawan; Eko Nuriyatman
Lentera Masyarakat Hukum Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): January, 2025
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Introduction: In Indonesia’s rapidly urbanizing areas, many low-income individuals and families struggle to access social services due to bureaucratic barriers, legal illiteracy, and financial constraints. Legal aid clinics play a critical role in addressing these issues by offering free or affordable legal services to vulnerable populations.Purpose: This paper examines the role of legal aid clinics in addressing social welfare issues, focusing on how they contribute to improving access to social services such as healthcare, housing, and social security.Method: The study uses a case study approach to explore several legal aid clinics in urban areas of Indonesia, conducting interviews with staff, beneficiaries, and social welfare experts. The study also examines case outcomes to assess the effectiveness of these services in improving access to social support.Findings and Results: The research finds that legal aid clinics provide essential assistance in helping low-income individuals navigate legal complexities related to social welfare. However, the study also identifies gaps in coverage, such as insufficient outreach to remote areas and a lack of capacity to handle increasing demand.Urgency: Given the growing numbers of urban poor and the rising demand for social welfare services, expanding and improving legal aid services is an urgent need to prevent further marginalization.Contribution: This paper highlights the importance of legal aid clinics as essential actors in the social welfare system, demonstrating their role in bridging gaps in legal access.Recommendation: The paper recommends enhancing funding and capacity for legal aid clinics, expanding their reach, and integrating them with government social welfare programs to maximize their impact.
Legal Interventions in Education Access: Ensuring Equal Opportunities for Marginalized Children Bayangsari Wedhatami; Rodiyah Rodiyah; Atikah Kumala Sari
Lentera Masyarakat Hukum Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): January, 2025
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Introduction: Access to quality education remains a challenge for marginalized children in Indonesia, especially those from low-income or rural backgrounds, and ethnic minorities. Legal barriers, social inequality, and limited infrastructure exacerbate the problem, denying children their right to education.Purpose: This paper investigates the role of legal interventions in promoting equal access to education for marginalized children, focusing on the legal measures that have been implemented to address education inequality.Method: The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, including interviews with education officials, legal experts, and advocacy organizations, as well as a review of relevant legal policies and case studies from Indonesia.Findings and Results: The study finds that legal interventions, such as the implementation of free education laws, affirmative action policies, and advocacy for the rights of marginalized children, have had positive impacts on educational access. However, there are still significant barriers, including the quality of education and infrastructural challenges in remote areas.Urgency: With education being a fundamental right, the exclusion of marginalized children from the education system leads to intergenerational cycles of poverty and inequality. Urgent action is needed to ensure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to quality education.Contribution: This paper contributes to understanding how legal reforms can address systemic inequalities in education access.Recommendation: The paper recommends increasing legal advocacy for marginalized children, ensuring better implementation of education policies, and expanding legal aid programs that focus on education rights.
Integrating Legal and Social Services: A Holistic Approach to Solving Community Health and Legal Problems Eka Nur Hidayat; Baktiara Rizqullah
Lentera Masyarakat Hukum Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): January, 2025
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Introduction: Health and legal issues are often deeply interconnected, particularly in marginalized communities where individuals face multiple forms of social and economic disadvantage. Legal barriers can prevent people from accessing healthcare, while poor health can exacerbate legal challenges.Purpose: This paper examines the integration of legal and social services as a holistic approach to solving community health and legal problems, focusing on how legal interventions can improve health outcomes and vice versa.Method: The study employs case studies from integrated health-legal programs in Indonesia, examining how the combination of legal advocacy, social services, and health programs improves the well-being of vulnerable populations.Findings and Results: The research finds that integrating legal and health services leads to better outcomes for individuals facing both health issues and legal challenges. Programs that combine legal counseling with health services, such as those aimed at addressing substance abuse or healthcare access, have proven effective in improving long-term outcomes.Urgency: With the intersectionality of health and legal issues becoming more apparent, integrating services is a necessary step to address the comprehensive needs of vulnerable populations.Contribution: This paper contributes by providing a model for integrating legal and social services in community health interventions, demonstrating how the two sectors can work together to address complex social problems.Recommendation: The study recommends expanding integrated health-legal service programs and advocating for policy reforms that encourage cross-sector collaboration.
Building Legal Resilience in Communities: Addressing Social Problems Through Comprehensive Legal Interventions Souad Ahmed Ezzerouali; Mukhlis Ridwan; Agus Lanini; Maisa Maisa; Ridwan Arifin
Lentera Masyarakat Hukum Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): January, 2025
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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.
Legal Empowerment of Marginalized Communities in East Nusa Tenggara: Access to Justice for Rural Farmers Serenica Putri; Valeska Sudaryanto; Diana Elisabeth
Lentera Masyarakat Hukum Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): April, 2025
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Introduction: In East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), rural farmers face significant challenges in accessing justice, particularly when it comes to land rights and agricultural disputes. Marginalized communities often lack awareness of their legal rights and have limited access to legal support.Purpose: This paper examines the role of community legal services in empowering rural farmers in ENT by helping them secure legal protections for their land rights and navigate agricultural disputes. The focus is on understanding how legal services address the region's unique socio-economic and geographical challenges.Method: The research adopts a case study approach, analyzing legal interventions provided by NGOs and local legal aid organizations. Interviews with farmers, community leaders, and legal professionals offer insights into the impact of these services.Findings and Results: The study finds that legal empowerment programs significantly improve farmers’ ability to resolve land disputes and protect their rights, though issues such as legal illiteracy and geographic isolation remain obstacles to wider access.Urgency: With land grabbing, unclear land tenure systems, and exploitation by corporations becoming increasingly common, ensuring that rural farmers have access to legal assistance is urgent to prevent further disenfranchisement.Contribution: This paper contributes to the understanding of how legal services can empower marginalized farmers in remote regions, offering recommendations for scaling these interventions.Recommendation: It is recommended that legal services focus on increasing accessibility through mobile legal clinics, community education, and stronger partnerships with local governments to build a sustainable model for legal empowerment in rural areas.
Legal Aid for Victims of Domestic Violence in West Papua: Addressing Gender Injustice in Remote Areas Caleb Joshua Adrian; Gabriel Elias Matthew; Lucas Reuben
Lentera Masyarakat Hukum Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): April, 2025
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Introduction: In remote areas like West Papua, women experiencing domestic violence face numerous barriers in seeking justice, including geographic isolation, cultural norms, and a lack of accessible legal services.Purpose: This paper explores the role of legal aid organizations in providing support to domestic violence survivors in West Papua, focusing on the unique barriers to justice faced by women in these remote communities.Method: The study uses qualitative interviews with survivors, legal aid workers, and community leaders. It also includes an analysis of case files and the effectiveness of local legal programs in providing relief to domestic violence victims.Findings and Results: The research finds that while legal aid organizations play a crucial role in helping victims seek protection orders and legal redress, cultural stigmas and limited infrastructure make it difficult for women to access these services.Urgency: Domestic violence remains a widespread issue in many parts of Indonesia, particularly in rural and remote areas. Urgent efforts are needed to ensure that legal protections are accessible to all women, regardless of location.Contribution: This paper highlights the specific needs of domestic violence survivors in remote regions and demonstrates how tailored legal services can address gender injustices effectively.Recommendation: The study recommends expanding outreach programs, training community-based legal workers, and developing culturally sensitive legal advocacy programs to address gender-based violence in isolated areas.
The Role of Legal Services in Protecting the Rights of Migrant Workers from Lombok in Malaysia Ahmad Suyanto; Ahmad Zulkarnain Idris; Zayd Imran Ibnu Rahman
Lentera Masyarakat Hukum Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): April, 2025
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Introduction: Indonesian migrant workers, particularly from Lombok, face exploitation and abuse in Malaysia, with many experiencing violations of their human rights, including poor working conditions, underpayment, and lack of access to justice.Purpose: This paper investigates how community-based legal services in Indonesia provide support to migrant workers from Lombok who are facing legal challenges in Malaysia, focusing on issues such as exploitation, abuse, and legal redress.Method: The research draws on interviews with migrant workers, legal service providers, and advocacy organizations. Case studies are examined to evaluate the effectiveness of legal interventions in protecting migrant workers’ rights.Findings and Results: The study finds that legal aid programs, while beneficial, often struggle with jurisdictional issues, limited resources, and the complexities of cross-border legal work. However, these services have been crucial in helping workers file complaints, access compensation, and return home.Urgency: With the growing number of Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia, immediate action is needed to strengthen legal protections and access to justice for this vulnerable group.Contribution: This paper contributes to the growing body of research on migrant workers’ rights, offering insights into how community legal services can improve protections for Indonesian workers abroad.Recommendation: It is recommended that Indonesia strengthen bilateral agreements with Malaysia regarding the rights of migrant workers and expand the capacity of legal aid services to provide cross-border legal assistance.
Legal Protection for Indigenous Communities in the Merauke Regency: Land Grabbing and Resource Exploitation Obeth Wanimbo; Elius Wenda; Debora Korwa; Fransiska Yikwa
Lentera Masyarakat Hukum Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): April, 2025
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Introduction: Indigenous communities in Merauke Regency, Papua, face increasing threats to their land and resources from large corporations engaged in land grabbing and resource exploitation. Legal protections for these communities remain weak, and indigenous people often lack the means to defend their rights.Purpose: This paper examines how legal services are supporting indigenous communities in Merauke Regency in their struggle against land grabbing and resource exploitation, focusing on the role of community legal services in providing legal protection and advocacy.Method: The study combines interviews with indigenous leaders, legal professionals, and activists, alongside an analysis of legal cases and land dispute records in the region.Findings and Results: The research finds that while legal services have helped indigenous communities challenge land grabs in court, the lack of strong enforcement mechanisms and political will hinders the long-term effectiveness of these interventions.Urgency: With ongoing threats to land rights, there is an urgent need to ensure that indigenous communities have access to legal services that can effectively combat land grabbing and secure their ancestral land rights.Contribution: This paper highlights the challenges faced by indigenous communities in protecting their land rights and suggests strategies for improving legal protections for these vulnerable groups.Recommendation: The study recommends strengthening legal frameworks for land rights, improving access to legal aid, and fostering greater political will to enforce laws protecting indigenous land.
Addressing the Legal Challenges Faced by Batak Christians in North Sumatra: Religious Freedom and Social Justice Muhammad Arif Harahap; Nur Aini Siregar; Angela Manurung; Fitriani Lubis; Achmad Muzakki
Lentera Masyarakat Hukum Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): April, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65815/v29bky21

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Introduction: The Batak Christian community in North Sumatra faces legal challenges related to religious freedom, particularly regarding the construction of places of worship and conflicts with local authorities. Religious discrimination, coupled with legal obstacles, prevents this community from fully exercising their rights to practice and express their faith.Purpose: This paper explores the legal challenges faced by the Batak Christian community in North Sumatra, focusing on issues related to religious freedom, discrimination, and the right to construct places of worship.Method: The research uses a combination of legal case analysis, interviews with Batak Christian community leaders, and reviews of court rulings and local government policies.Findings and Results: The study finds that while there are laws guaranteeing religious freedom, local authorities often impose additional restrictions on religious practices that disproportionately affect minority religious groups such as the Batak Christians.Urgency: Given the rising instances of religious intolerance in Indonesia, it is crucial to address the legal challenges faced by religious minorities to safeguard religious freedom and ensure social justice.Contribution: This paper sheds light on the legal issues surrounding religious freedom in Indonesia, particularly in relation to the Batak Christian community, and offers insights into how legal protections for religious minorities can be strengthened.Recommendation: The study recommends a comprehensive review of local government policies on religious freedom, increased legal support for religious minorities, and stronger enforcement of national laws protecting the right to worship.