Students Entering The TNI Barracks, Parents In Bekasi Report Dedi Mulyadi

BEKASI - Governor of West Java Dedi Mulyadi was reported to the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) regarding the policy of sending problematic students to military barracks. This policy is considered to violate children's rights and is considered not to guarantee effective behavior change.

The report was filed by Adhel Setiawan, one of the parents of a student in Babelan City, Babelan District, Bekasi Regency. He strongly rejected policies that gave the military the authority to deal with children's behavior problems without a clear legal basis.

"The material is also not studied in advance from the psychological side or children's rights," said Adhel in his statement, Wednesday, May 14.

Adhel expressed his concern about the lack of transparency in the coaching material given by the TNI to children while in the barracks. According to him, it makes parents feel anxious.

He also emphasized that Indonesia already has a legal system that regulates the handling of child cases, including in the context of juvenile delinquency or violations of the law. Therefore, Governor Dedi Mulyadi's policy is considered excessive and contrary to applicable regulations.

"I speak as a parent. I don't agree with the pattern of military coaching. Our education system already has clear rules," said Adhel.

According to him, if a child violates the law, there is already a Child Criminal Justice System Law that regulates procedures and protection for children. There is no need to involve the military in its resolution.

"There are already legal channels and umbrellas. Why should we use a military approach?" he added.

Furthermore, Adhel stated that there is no guarantee that a military-style approach will make children change after returning from coaching. On the other hand, he is worried about the psychological impacts that could arise.

He encouraged local governments to further strengthen the role of education for parents through parenting programs and improve approaches in education systems, not by prioritizing military discipline patterns.

"If there are parents who agree, it's a form of despair because they feel they are no longer able to handle their own children," concluded Adhel.