The central government, along with regional authorities, needs to\nconduct sweeps and comprehensive audits of all daycares in Indonesia to\nensure compliance with licensing standards and child protection\nrequirements.<\/p>\n
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian House of\nRepresentatives\u2019 Commission VIII, Singgih Januratmoko, emphasised that\nchildren are a trust and the future of the nation, so the state must not\nbe complacent in providing protection for children.<\/p>\n
He stated that the case of violence against children at a daycare in\nYogyakarta is a very distressing humanitarian tragedy and must serve as\na momentum for total reform of the child care system in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cDaycares should be safe spaces for children\u2019s growth and\ndevelopment. However, in this case, there were allegations of inhumane\ntreatment, from neglect to physical violence that caused deep trauma to\nthe children,\u201d said Singgih in his statement in Jakarta on Sunday.<\/p>\n
He assessed that this case is not merely a legal violation by\nindividuals but reflects systemic failures in child protection. Singgih\nnoted that there are several daycares operating without strict\nsupervision from regional governments or relevant agencies. In fact,\nstandard operational procedures (SOPs) for child care facilities are\nalready available.<\/p>\n
According to him, the fact that this daycare operated without a\npermit indicates weaknesses in regulatory enforcement. Additionally,\nparents as service users do not receive adequate access to information,\nwhether regarding facilities, child care methods, or daily child\nsupervision.<\/p>\n
Singgih also highlighted discrepancies between the promised\nfacilities\u2014such as air-conditioned rooms, proper beds, and educational\nresources\u2014and the actual conditions, indicating elements of deception\ntowards parents as service consumers.<\/p>\n
As Deputy Chairman of Commission VIII of the House of\nRepresentatives, which handles social affairs and child protection,\nSinggih urged the need for firm law enforcement to prevent such cases\nfrom recurring.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe central government, together with regional governments, needs to\nconduct sweeps and comprehensive audits of all daycares in Indonesia,\nensuring compliance with licensing standards and child protection,\u201d he\nstated.<\/p>\n
Singgih also called for the formulation of stricter and more\nintegrated regulations between the Ministry of Social Affairs, the\nMinistry of Education, and the Ministry of Women\u2019s Empowerment and Child\nProtection, including obligations. Furthermore, there needs to be a\nquick and safe reporting mechanism for parents and staff in daycares, so\nthat potential violence like that which occurred at Little Aresha can be\nprevented as early as possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe in Commission VIII of the House of Representatives appreciate the\nsteps taken by the Ministry of Women\u2019s Empowerment and Child Protection\nin deploying an assistance team for the victims,\u201d said Singgih.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, recovery for the victims must be more comprehensive,\nencompassing long-term psychological support, legal protection for the\nvictims\u2019 families, and social rehabilitation for the victims.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/house-commission-viii-emphasises-that-the-state-must-not-be-complacent-in-protecting-children-1777215049", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }