A CHILD RIGHTS-BASED APPROACH TO CHILD PROTECTION EFFORTS IN INDONESIA

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Abstract

Child protection is a shared responsibility of the state, families, and society to ensure the fulfillment of children's rights as mandated by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and Indonesian legislation. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Child Rights-Based Approach (CRBA) in child protection efforts in Indonesia. The study employed a qualitative literature review by analyzing relevant scholarly journals, books, and policy documents. The findings indicate that Indonesia has established a relatively comprehensive legal and policy framework to support the implementation of the CRBA. However, its implementation continues to face significant challenges, including weak cross-sectoral coordination, limited human resources, low public awareness of children's rights, and disparities in the quality of child protection services across regions. The study also highlights the strategic role of social workers as advocates, facilitators, mediators, and educators in ensuring the fulfillment of children's rights. Therefore, strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing cross-sector collaboration, and increasing family and community participation are essential prerequisites for developing an effective, sustainable, and rights-based child protection system in Indonesia.