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The Effectiveness of Diversion in Resolving Juvenile Breast Groping Cases

Legitimasi: Jurnal Hukum Pidana dan Politik Hukum · Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025) · pp. 222–242

DOI
10.22373/lg.v14i2.30513
ISSN
2579-5104, 2088-8813
Published
2025-11-03
Publisher
Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0

Abstract

Sexual harassment committed by minors, particularly in the form of breast-grabbing, is a complex phenomenon due to the offender’s ongoing psychosocial development. The legal handling of such cases requires not only a repressive approach but also the application of restorative justice through diversion mechanisms. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of diversion in resolving a breast-grabbing case committed by a minor in Semarang. This research uses a juridical-empirical method with a qualitative approach, focusing on a case study at the Class I Correctional Center (Bapas) in Semarang. Data were collected through interviews and the analysis of legal documents related to the diversion process. The findings indicate that the diversion was conducted in accordance with legal provisions and resulted in an agreement involving an apology, financial compensation, and a commitment to rehabilitate the offender. However, the study also identifies limitations in the victim’s recovery and the continuity of the offender’s rehabilitation. It further questions whether justice is truly achieved when the victim remains psychologically affected, and highlights the risk of behavioral normalization if rehabilitation is not effectively implemented. Therefore, the effectiveness of diversion in sexual offense cases should be understood not only from a procedural standpoint but also in terms of achieving substantive justice for all parties involved.

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Anis WidyawatiAffiliation unknown9
Septhian Eka AdiyatmaAffiliation unknown5
Raden Muhammad Arvy IlyasaAffiliation unknown3
Ali MasyharAffiliation unknown2
Muhammad Azil MaskurAffiliation unknown2
Sonny Saptoajie WicaksonoAffiliation unknown2
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Fendi Setyo HarmokoAffiliation unknown1
Bayu Rizki Yoga PratomoAffiliation unknown1
Bhanu Prakash NunnaAffiliation unknown1
NOR ISMAAffiliation unknown1
Winarsih WinarsihState University of Semarang1
Pujiyono PujiyonoAffiliation unknown1
Nur RochaetiAffiliation unknown1
Rehulina RehulinaAffiliation unknown1
Cicilia TanAffiliation unknown1
Desy Rizky MahrunnisaAffiliation unknown1
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