DPR Ensures Transparent Handling of Yogya 'Daycare' Case
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives Sari Yuliati is monitoring the progress of handling the child abuse case at Little Aresha daycare by visiting the Yogyakarta Police Headquarters to ensure the process is transparent, accountable, and victim-oriented.
Sari stated that child abuse cases must be based on two main pillars: firm law enforcement and systematic prevention measures.
“Law enforcement is important to deter perpetrators and serve as a strong warning to anyone against committing similar acts,” said Sari in a statement received in Jakarta on Thursday.
She explained that the incident at the Yogyakarta daycare is not merely viewed as a criminal act but also as a real test for the state to ensure justice is upheld while providing maximum protection for children as the most vulnerable group.
From her visit, Sari appreciated the quick response of law enforcement officials in Yogyakarta, who were deemed prompt in handling the case from the start.
“Alhamdulillah, the police ranks are very cooperative, quick to respond, and responsive in handling this case,” she said.
Nevertheless, Sari emphasised to law enforcement that the legal process must not stop at the initial stage alone. She requested that the case be supervised until completion, especially given the use of layered articles that demand meticulousness and seriousness in proving the case.
“I request that this process be supervised until finished. The articles used are layered, so they must be handled carefully and comprehensively to provide complete justice,” she said.
Sari stated that the visit to the Yogyakarta Police Headquarters reaffirms the DPR RI’s commitment to ensuring the state is truly present in protecting children.
She believes that firm, transparent, and just handling not only deters but also restores public trust in the legal system.
The Yogyakarta daycare case has become a serious focus for the DPR RI, which is reviewing revisions to the Child Protection Law (UU PA) as part of systematic efforts to strengthen protection from the upstream level.
“Our focus going forward is to ensure such incidents do not recur. On the regulatory side, there is a discourse to revise the Child Protection Law, which is a DPR initiative,” she said.
According to her, although various derivative regulations are available, their implementation is deemed not yet strong enough to provide effective protection. Therefore, regulatory strengthening is needed that is not only reactive but also preventive.
“This is upstream improvement. We encourage non-penal policies, namely prevention so that there are no more child abuse incidents,” she said.
The non-penal approach in question includes strengthening supervision systems, stricter operational standards for child care institutions, and increasing the community’s role in early detection of potential violence.
Thus, regulations are not only a legal tool after an incident but also an instrument of protection that works before violence occurs.
The DPR, she continued, views the revision of the law as a strategic momentum to build a more comprehensive and adaptive child protection system against contemporary challenges.
She conveyed that law enforcement remains the main pillar, but without strong prevention, the cycle of violence risks continuing.
Through comprehensive regulatory improvements, she added, the DPR is optimistic that efforts to prevent child abuse can be significantly strengthened.
“It is hoped that the state is not only present when violations occur but is also able to ensure that every Indonesian child grows up in a safe, protected, and dignified environment,” said Sari.