Children Victims Of Landslides Are Cheerful Again, The Trauma Healing Team Of The Central Java Police Provides Intensive Assistance

The Trauma Healing Team of the Central Java Police together with the Cilacap Police counselor, Banjarnegara Police, and Pekalongan City Police entertained the children who were victims of landslides/ Photo: Doc. Central Java Police

JAKARTA - A different atmosphere was seen in the midst of the evacuation of residents affected by landslides in Cilacap and Banjarnegara on Friday, November 21, 2025. After tense days, the yard of the village hall and a number of evacuation points were filled with laughter from children who began to find their joy again.

The happiness was present through a series of trauma healing activities held by the Trauma Healing Team of the Central Java Police together with the Cilacap Police counselors, the Banjarnegara Police, and the Pekalongan City Police. The smile and small laughter that can be heard again are a sign that the spirit of recovery is starting to grow in the midst of difficult times.

The Head of the Psychology Division of the Central Java Police HR Bureau, AKBP Expert Rumekso, as the Head of the Trauma Healing Team, explained that since this morning his party had spread to a number of refugee points in the Pandanarum area, Banjarnegara. The personnel make observations, mapping the behavior of survivors, sharing sessions, and psychological assistance for refugees who need mental support.

Activities were carried out in several locations, such as the Beji Village Hall GOR, PKU Muhammadiyah Building, and Pandanarum PLKB. In those places, the officers mingled with the children, started the meeting with warm greetings, listened to their innocent stories, and played and drew together. The funny movements that the officers imitated succeeded in making the children, who were previously gloomy, smile again and feel safe.

In Cilacap, the Cilacap Police Joint Team carried out similar activities at the Cibeunying Village Islamic Boarding School to Majenang Hospital. Through group games, simple motor activities, and creative activities, children are invited to release tensions and reduce fears that are still left out due to disasters.

AKBP Rumekso emphasized that children are the most vulnerable group in a disaster situation. Therefore, their psychological recovery is a top priority. He said the warm interactions built by the trauma healing team also helped parents feel calmer to see their baby cheerful again.

"Through a positive approach to play and communication, we are trying to foster a sense of security and restore their joy," he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Police, Kombes Pol Artanto, appreciated the dedication of all personnel in the field. He called the efforts of the trauma healing team as a tangible form of the presence of the Police in helping the community to rise as a whole, both physically and emotionally.

"We want to ensure that the post-disaster recovery takes place completely. The National Police will continue to synergize with various parties, provide assistance, and provide humanist services so that people feel safe and confident again to continue their lives," he said.