In a bid to address the challenges posed by juvenile delinquency, the government has announced plans to establish a special facility called "Hope Island" aimed at rehabilitating children involved in criminal activities. Minister of Homeland Security and Technology, Ali Ihsan, unveiled the initiative during a press conference today, outlining the government's commitment to creating opportunities for troubled youth to reintegrate into society positively.
The decision to establish Hope Island comes as part of broader efforts to strengthen the juvenile justice system. Minister Ihsan revealed that the government is in the process of lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 12 years through legal amendments, a move intended to provide a more effective framework for addressing juvenile crime.
Clarifying misconceptions, Minister Ihsan emphasized that Hope Island is not a punitive measure but rather a rehabilitation center aimed at providing comprehensive education and support to young offenders. "Taking children to Hope Island for rehabilitation is not a way to put children in jail," he asserted. "Our objective is to offer these children a chance at a better future by providing them with access to quality education and skills training."
"The lowering of the age limit gives us the legal authority to conduct the rehabilitation that the children need," Minister Ihsan added, underscoring the importance of early intervention in steering troubled youth away from a life of crime.
As part of the rehabilitation program, a dedicated island will be allocated to provide a conducive environment for the holistic development of juvenile offenders. Here, children will receive religious education, engage in sports activities, and acquire valuable life skills aimed at fostering their reintegration into society as productive citizens.
The establishment of Hope Island represents a proactive step towards addressing the root causes of juvenile delinquency and promoting social inclusion and rehabilitation among vulnerable youth. With a focus on education, skill-building, and community support, the government aims to empower young offenders to overcome their past and embrace a brighter future.
The decision to establish Hope Island comes as part of broader efforts to strengthen the juvenile justice system. Minister Ihsan revealed that the government is in the process of lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 12 years through legal amendments, a move intended to provide a more effective framework for addressing juvenile crime.
Clarifying misconceptions, Minister Ihsan emphasized that Hope Island is not a punitive measure but rather a rehabilitation center aimed at providing comprehensive education and support to young offenders. "Taking children to Hope Island for rehabilitation is not a way to put children in jail," he asserted. "Our objective is to offer these children a chance at a better future by providing them with access to quality education and skills training."
"The lowering of the age limit gives us the legal authority to conduct the rehabilitation that the children need," Minister Ihsan added, underscoring the importance of early intervention in steering troubled youth away from a life of crime.
As part of the rehabilitation program, a dedicated island will be allocated to provide a conducive environment for the holistic development of juvenile offenders. Here, children will receive religious education, engage in sports activities, and acquire valuable life skills aimed at fostering their reintegration into society as productive citizens.
The establishment of Hope Island represents a proactive step towards addressing the root causes of juvenile delinquency and promoting social inclusion and rehabilitation among vulnerable youth. With a focus on education, skill-building, and community support, the government aims to empower young offenders to overcome their past and embrace a brighter future.
