Evaluating Legal Handling of Child Sexual Abuse Cases: A Model from the Enrekang District Attorney\u27s Office through an Islamic Education Lens

Abstract

This study examines the handling of child sexual abuse cases at the Enrekang District Attorney\u27s Office from the perspective of Islamic education. Using a qualitative approach, data is collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation to evaluate the effectiveness of law enforcement. The results of the study show that the handling of the case has been in accordance with the applicable legal provisions and procedures, but still faces obstacles in proof, especially when the perpetrator has a close relationship with the victim or limited physical evidence. Islamic religious education plays an important role as a preventive effort through strengthening moral values and collective responsibility from an early age, which requires the involvement of families, communities, schools, law enforcement officials, and local governments. This study emphasizes the need for periodic evaluations to strengthen inter-institutional coordination, monitor victims\u27 psychological recovery, and assess the effectiveness of family, school, and community-based prevention.Penelitian ini mengkaji penanganan kasus pelecehan seksual anak di Kejaksaan Negeri Enrekang dari perspektif pendidikan Islam. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas penegakan hukum. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penanganan perkara telah sesuai dengan ketentuan hukum dan prosedur yang berlaku, namun masih menghadapi kendala dalam pembuktian, terutama ketika pelaku memiliki hubungan dekat dengan korban atau bukti fisik terbatas. Pendidikan agama Islam berperan penting sebagai upaya pencegahan melalui penguatan nilai moral dan tanggung jawab kolektif sejak dini, yang memerlukan keterlibatan keluarga, masyarakat, sekolah, aparat penegak hukum, dan pemerintah daerah. Penelitian ini menekankan perlunya evaluasi berkala untuk memperkuat koordinasi antarlembaga, memantau pemulihan psikologis korban, serta menilai efektivitas pencegahan berbasis keluarga, sekolah, dan masyarakat