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Rehabilitation through Reading: Evaluating Prisoners’ Right to Literacy as a Tool to Reduce Recidivism

IJCLS (Indonesian Journal of Criminal Law Studies) · Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025) · pp. 659–684

DOI
10.15294/ijcls.v10i2.29687
ISSN
2548-1576, 2548-1568
Published
2025-11-05
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

Fulfilling inmates’ right to reading materials is crucial for effective rehabilitation within Indonesia’s correctional system, despite robust legal guarantees—from the 1945 Constitution to specific laws and regulations—practical implementation faces significant hurdles. High recidivism rates in Indonesia underscore the urgent need for genuine rehabilitation beyond mere punitive measures. Using a doctrinal legal research method, the analysis draws on statutory and conceptual approaches, supported by case studies from Class IIB Pinrang, LPKA Pekanbaru, and Class IIA Kupang. Findings highlight there is a persistent gap between legal mandates and on-the-ground reality. A fundamental shift is needed to bridge this: reading must be seen not just as a formal right, but as a core educational and rehabilitative tool for intellectual and personal development. Strategic improvements require stronger cross-sector collaboration, enhanced officer training, and outcome-based evaluation to ensure reading genuinely transforms inmates and supports their successful reintegration into society.

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Ridwan ArifinAffiliation unknown12
Rasdi RasdiAffiliation unknown9
Heru SetyantoAffiliation unknown6
Septhian Eka AdiyatmaAffiliation unknown5
Dian LatifianiAffiliation unknown5
Helda RahmasariAffiliation unknown5
Ali MasyharAffiliation unknown4
Pujiyono PujiyonoAffiliation unknown4
Muhammad Azil MaskurAffiliation unknown3
Shofriya Qonitatin AbidahAffiliation unknown3
Raden Muhammad Arvy IlyasaAffiliation unknown3
Leony Sondang SuryaniAffiliation unknown3
Lyna LatifahAffiliation unknown2
Rohadhatul AisyAffiliation unknown2
Diyah Satya RetnaniAffiliation unknown2
Indah Sri UtariAffiliation unknown2
Didik PurnomoAffiliation unknown2
Bagus Hendradi KusumaAffiliation unknown2
Moh. Imam GusthomiAffiliation unknown2
Daud Renata Candra RamadanAffiliation unknown2
Zulfa Rena WijayantiAffiliation unknown2
Adiba Ro'uf Danur IslamAffiliation unknown2
Nur RochaetiAffiliation unknown2
Rahmawati Melati SaniState University of Semarang2
Choirul FuadAffiliation unknown2
Seni Ira Maya RasidahAffiliation unknown2
Sonny Saptoajie WicaksonoAffiliation unknown1
Siti Amatil UlfiyahAffiliation unknown1
Amel Ellsamia IndiyaniAffiliation unknown1
Adilia Putri KusumaState University of Semarang1
Justika HairaniAffiliation unknown1
Teny HandhayaniAffiliation unknown1
Janson HendryliAffiliation unknown1
Jeanny PraganthaAffiliation unknown1
WasinoAffiliation unknown1

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