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Reconstruction of Restorative Justice for Drug Users in Metro Jaya Police Jurisdiction

Legitimasi: Jurnal Hukum Pidana dan Politik Hukum · Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 91–114

DOI
10.22373/lg.v15i1.34385
ISSN
2579-5104, 2088-8813
Published
2026-06-24
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

Drug abuse is a serious problem in Indonesia’s criminal justice system, which has traditionally been addressed through a repressive approach by treating drug users as offenders who must be punished. This approach is considered ineffective because it does not address the root cause of drug dependency. Therefore, restorative justice has emerged as an alternative approach that emphasizes recovery through rehabilitation mechanisms. This study aims to analyze the implementation of restorative justice for drug users within the jurisdiction of the Metro Jaya Regional Police and to formulate a more effective policy reconstruction based on humanitarian principles. This research employs empirical legal research with a socio-legal approach by collecting primary data through interviews with law enforcement officers and observations at the Directorate of Narcotics Investigation of the Metro Jaya Regional Police, as well as secondary data from legislation, legal literature, and institutional reports. The findings show that restorative justice has been implemented through an integrated assessment mechanism that directs drug users to medical and social rehabilitation programs. However, its implementation still faces challenges, including limited rehabilitation facilities, suboptimal inter-agency coordination, and differing paradigms among law enforcement officers. This study proposes reconstruction through strengthening rehabilitation regulations, optimizing assessment mechanisms, improving rehabilitation capacity, transforming law enforcement paradigms, and strengthening inter-agency coordination. This reconstruction is expected to enhance the implementation of restorative justice and create a more humane, recovery-oriented law enforcement system.

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Ridwan ArifinAffiliation unknown9
Winarsih WinarsihState University of Semarang8
Muhammad Azil MaskurAffiliation unknown7
Muhamad Sayuti HassanAffiliation unknown7
Anis WidyawatiAffiliation unknown5
Rohadhatul AisyAffiliation unknown4
Sonny Saptoajie WicaksonoAffiliation unknown4
Indung WijayantoState University of Semarang3
‪Eram Tunggul Pawenang‬State University of Semarang3
Aprila NiravitaAffiliation unknown3
Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad SabriAffiliation unknown3
Siti MursidahAffiliation unknown3
Moh. KhoiruddinAffiliation unknown3
Ricky Dermawan FauziAffiliation unknown3
Rodiyah RodiyahAffiliation unknown3
Ali MurtadhoAffiliation unknown3
Suhadi SuhadiAffiliation unknown3
Roziya AbuAffiliation unknown3
Indah Sri UtariAffiliation unknown3
Nadhira Madania DimartiAffiliation unknown2
Muhammad AzamUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Rasdi RasdiAffiliation unknown2
Windiahsari WindiahsariAffiliation unknown2
Salsabila TriandaniAffiliation unknown2
Rizqan NaelufarAffiliation unknown2
Dede IndraswaraAffiliation unknown2
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Nadela JusticeaAffiliation unknown2
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Moh SamanAffiliation unknown2
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Diyah Anggun FebriyantiAffiliation unknown2
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