KREASI Nias Selatan held a Workshop on Drafting the Regent Regulation (Perbup) on Child Protection. The aim of this event was to formulate a policy that effectively addresses the comprehensive and equitable needs of child protection.
The workshop served not only as a technical discussion forum, but also as an inclusive participatory space for various stakeholders to ensure that the resulting legal product truly reflects the needs and realities in the field.
Participants ranged from representatives of the Nias Selatan District Education Office to civil society organizations. The discussion on the draft regulation was facilitated by Head of Legislation Subdivision at the Legal Section of the Nias Selatan Regional Secretariat, Piter Halawa.
The event began with opening remarks by KREASI Nias Selatan District Representative, Reinhard Simanjuntak, who emphasized the importance of drafting policies carefully, thoroughly, and without haste. This was followed by remarks from the Secretary of the Nias Selatan Education Office, Ikhtiar Duha, who encouraged all participants to actively contribute input, as this regulation will have a direct impact on children in the region.
The workshop was held on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. The date was chosen to accommodate the presence of various stakeholders while providing ample time for discussion and formulation of the regulation’s substance. Participants appeared highly enthusiastic throughout the event.
The workshop took place at the Nias Selatan Regent’s Office Hall, a representative venue for official events with sufficient capacity. The location was selected due to its accessibility for participants from various institutions and organizations.
This workshop was a response to the urgent need for local policies that uphold children’s rights and ensure comprehensive protection. The resulting Regent Regulation is expected to serve as a clear, operational guideline in addressing issues such as violence, neglect, and violations of children’s rights.
By directly involving diverse stakeholders, the drafting process became more democratic and participatory, ensuring that the outcome is not only legally sound but also contextually appropriate.
Some key inputs included: the need for clearer definitions of technical terms, the addition of sanctions and case resolution mechanisms, the evaluation of repetitive content, strengthening of mediation and restorative approaches, and a firm reminder that TPPK (School Violence Prevention Teams) should not directly involve students. Terms already established in Permendikbudristek No. 46 of 2023, such as Satgas PPK-SP and BOSP, were recommended to remain in use.
Additionally, several technical corrections to the draft regulation were identified and documented for follow-up. The event concluded with a joint prayer as a symbol of commitment and hope that the regulation will soon be passed and effectively implemented across Nias Selatan.
Text: Afnidar Dakhi (Writer); Andika Ramadhan (Editor)