Lampung Deputy Governor: Remission for Juvenile Offenders Reflects State's Commitment to Children's Rights
Bandarlampung (ANTARA) - Lampung Deputy Governor Jihan Nurlela said that the granting of remission to 45 children under the guidance of the Class II Juvenile Rehabilitation Institution (LPKA) in Bandarlampung, in commemoration of National Children’s Day, reflects the state’s commitment to fulfilling the rights of children undergoing rehabilitation.
“This remission forms part of the state’s commitment to fulfilling the rights of children currently undergoing rehabilitation, while affirming that every child has the opportunity to reform themselves and rebuild their future,” said Deputy Governor Jihan Nurlela in Bandarlampung on Friday.
She said all elements of society must draw closer to children, listen to their voices, understand the conditions they face, and ensure that no child loses hope because of their past circumstances.
“When a child still has to face the law, it is truly not only their problem, but a reminder that family, schools, the environment, society and the state must join hands ever more strongly to safeguard children’s growth and development,” she said.
She explained that the Directorate General of Corrections, particularly the LPKA Class II Bandarlampung, continues to develop humane rehabilitation programmes. The guidance provided focuses not only on discipline, but also opens access to education, religious guidance, skills training, arts and cultural activities, and the strengthening of national values.
“This is proof that the state is not only present to provide rehabilitation, but also to bring hope to every child to obtain a second chance,” she said.
She expressed hope that the rehabilitation process currently underway will be the starting point for a generation of young Lampung people who are healthy, intelligent, of good character, creative, caring towards others, and brave enough to pursue their ambitions towards a Golden Indonesia 2045.
“To all the children under guidance: do not view the past as the end of your life’s journey, and let us make full use of the rehabilitation process as preparation to return to your families and communities as better individuals,” she added.
Further remarks were made by the Head of the Lampung Regional Office of the Directorate General of Corrections, M. Hilal.
“Children are a trust that must be protected together, so the rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law must be oriented towards restoring their future,” said M. Hilal.
He explained that the LPKA Class II Bandarlampung currently supervises 120 children, consisting of 118 children under guidance and two detainees.
“Of that number, 45 children received remission in conjunction with National Children’s Day, while the remainder have not yet met the administrative or substantive requirements,” he said.
According to him, all children receive rehabilitation programmes covering personality development, education, religious guidance and skills training as preparation for their return to society.
“We must not let them lose their right to education simply because they are undergoing rehabilitation. For this reason, the LPKA is working with Community Learning Activity Centres (PKBM) to organise learning inside the institution,” he said.
In addition, his office is coordinating with the education office so that satellite classes from formal schools will be available in the future. This would allow the children to follow the same curriculum as students outside the LPKA.
“This step is quite important given that some of the children still do not have school certificates, and therefore require more sustainable access to education,” he added.