Peran Bimbingan Keagamaan dalam Rehabilitasi Sosial Anak Berhadapan dengan Hukum di Sentra Antasena Magelang

Abstract

Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) were identified as a vulnerable group requiring special attention in social rehabilitation due to psychological, social, and spiritual disruptions resulting from legal involvement. Religious-based approaches were considered an important strategy to support moral and behavioral development during the rehabilitation process. This study aimed to describe the role of religious guidance in the rehabilitation of Children in Conflict with the Law at Sentra Antasena Magelang. The research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method. Research subjects were selected through purposive sampling and included the head of rehabilitation services, social workers, caregivers, and children participating in the rehabilitation program. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using source and method triangulation techniques. The results showed that religious guidance played a significant role in shaping moral behavior and emotional stability through activities such as congregational prayers, Qur’an recitation, worship guidance, religious sermons, and spiritual counseling. These activities were found to produce therapeutic effects, including increased emotional calmness, discipline, spiritual awareness, and positive interpersonal relationships between mentors and participants. In conclusion, religious guidance was proven to be an effective approach in supporting the rehabilitation process of Children in Conflict with the Law and facilitating their positive behavioral change and social reintegration..