Preventing Youth Criminality, Sidrap Regent Implements Night Hours For Students: Those Who Violate Entering Islamic Boarding Schools

SIDRAP - The Sidenreng Rappang Regency Government (Sidrap), South Sulawesi, has imposed a special curfew for students to prevent criminal acts involving teenagers. This policy was officially implemented following the rise of juvenile delinquency at night.

Sidrap Regent Syacaruddin Alrif said that student raids at night will be carried out by the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP). For students who are caught, the sanctions are unusual, they will be admitted to Islamic boarding schools for guidance.

"Satpol PP conducts raids, and if anyone violates them, they will be admitted to Islamic boarding schools," said Syaruddin when confirmed in Makassar, Antara, Sunday, June 29.

This policy was taken as a preventive measure to reduce the risk of crime, such as fights between students, drug abuse, and promiscuity that often occur at night.

"Let the children be disciplined and focus on studying at home with their families. This is for their future as well," said Syalaruddin, who is familiarly called Sahar.

This policy is at first glance similar to the similar policy that was applied by the former Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi, who sent problematic students to the military barracks. However, in Sidrap, the approach is based on religion: coaching is carried out in Islamic boarding schools.

"The goal is the same, to build character. The difference is, we take them to Islamic boarding schools, not to the barracks," explained Sahar.

Not only the imposition of a curfew, Sahar also emphasized that religious activities for students are strengthened. Every Thursday night or Friday night, all students in Sidrap are required to attend the nearest mosque to attend congregational prayers, recitation, and collective remembrance.

"We want Sidrap's children to be close to religious values. This is part of protecting them from negative things," said Sahar, who has also served as Deputy Chairman of the South Sulawesi DPRD.

With a family-based approach and religious value, the Sidrap Regency Government hopes that students will not only avoid night crime, but also grow into a person with character and religion.