The Role of Correction Center (Bapas) Accepting Children In Conflict With The Law (Study on Class II Penitentiary Office in Bojonegoro)

Abstract

ABSTRAK
Children are an integral part of human survival and the survival of a nation and state.
In the Indonesian Constitution, children have a strategic role which is expressly stated that the
state guarantees the right of every child to save life, grow and develop as well as protection
from violence and violence. Therefore, the best interests for children should be internalized as
the best interests for sustaining human life. Children in conflict with the law, hereinafter
referred to as children, are children who are 12 (twelve) years old but not yet 18 (eighteen)
years old who are suspected of committing a crime. Of course the handling of children who are
perpetrators of criminal acts must receive special treatment and handling from related
institutions, in this case the Correctional Institutions (BAPAS) as stipulated in Law Number 11
of 2012 concerning the Juvenile Criminal Justice System and Government Regulation of the
Republic of Indonesia Number 65 of 2015 concerning Guidelines for the Implementation of
Diversion and Handling of Children Who Are Not Yet 12 (Twelve) Years Old In the case of
children who are not yet 12 (twelve) years old, along with technical regulations from the
relevant ministries.
Keywords: Role, Correctional Center, Children in Legal Conflict