Silvanus Alvin: DPR Input Can Be Police Input On Restorative Justice Suspect Ricuh

JAKARTA - Political communication analysis Silvanus Alvin appreciates the steps taken by a number of DPR members who pushed for Restorative Justice's approach in responding to the issue of student arrests due to demonstrations. Alvin considers the attitude of these DPR members to be a positive input for the police.

By prioritizing restorative justice for student demonstration cases, Alvin assessed that this would give a positive impression and image, especially when dealing with students who were demonstrating.

"The response of the members of the DPR is also a good suggestion for the Police. Putting forward Restorative Justice will certainly be considered better and leave a positive impression and image to be applied to students who really voice their aspirations," said Alvin, Tuesday, May 27.

"I think restorative Justice efforts are appropriate to be encouraged by members of the DPR, especially in responding to the issue of student arrests," he continued.

A number of students were arrested by the police following a demonstration on several issues. Responding to this incident, Member of Commission III of the DPR, Nasir Djamil, encouraged the completion of restorative justice or restorative justice in the case of 15 Trisakti University students who were named suspects after the reform commemoration demonstration in front of the Jakarta City Hall, some time ago.

Nasir assessed that the 15 Trisakti students who were arrested were still students who needed guidance.

The same thing was voiced by Member of Commission X of the DPR! Triyana who asked that the students who were arrested in the aftermath of the riots of the Labor Day demonstration or May Day in Semarang, Central Java (Central Java) be resolved with Restorative Justice. According tomen, these students still have the potential to develop, especially that one of the students who was arrested was the recipient of the Government's achievement scholarship.

Alvin assessed that what members of the DPR have voiced, such asten Triyana and Nasir Djamil, is a positive signal that the people's representatives side with students. He also encouraged the DPR to continue to open itself up to accommodate student aspirations.

"What is echoed by members of the DPR such as Pak totaling and Pak Nasir Djamil is a positive thing that members of the council defend the people, in this case students," said Alvin, who had been an online media journalist.

"On the other hand, when there is an activity to voice aspirations, it is also important for students to accept and be invited to dialogue with members of the DPR. It is possible that the DPR is also more proactive by visiting campuses so that dialogue is not limited to a demonstration," he added.

According to Alvin, the encouragement from the board members towards Restorative Justice approach which emphasizes empowerment and recovery for all parties needs to be considered.

"This kind of approach not only creates space for dialogue, but also prioritizes humanity, by providing opportunities for students who still have great potential to develop to improve themselves," said the lecturer at one of the private universities.

Alvin also emphasized the importance of resolving differences of opinion through dialogue, especially when students voice their aspirations. "If students voice their opinions, it would be good to solve them with dialogue," said Alvin.

Alvin also reminded the importance of openness. He said that dialogue steps can minimize potential misunderstandings that have often occurred in the dynamics of conveying public aspirations.

"With dialogue, every party, both students, the police, and the DPR, can understand each other's perspectives. The police may better understand the context of student actions who feel that their right to demonstrate is guaranteed by the constitution, while students can better understand the importance of maintaining public order and avoiding violence," concluded Alvin.

Previously, Member of Commission III of the DPR Nasir Djamil said that the 15 Trisakti students who were arrested should be released and given guidance. He emphasized that the demonstration should be a place of education and responsible criticism.

"We hope that the 15 students who are made suspects can be pursued and resolved through restorative justice. This is because their status is still as students who need guidance and are also required to complete their studies or colleges," said Nasir some time ago.

Meanwhile, Member of Commission X of the House of Representativeskordinating Triyana asked the police to take a restorative justice path for a number of students in Semarang, Central Java, who were detained and named suspects in the aftermath of the labor demonstration or May Day.

"We hope that this issue does not need to go to court. I ask the police to carry out Restorative Justice for this matter," said confiscation, Thursday, May 22.