12-year-old girl who killed mother in Medan sentenced to 8 months of psychological care

A 12-year-old elementary school student in Medan, Indonesia, has been sentenced to eight months of psychological treatment after fatally stabbing her mother. The legal proceedings for the girl, identified by the initials AS, have reached the sentencing stage.

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The prosecutor has imposed a sentence on the child involving support and psychological intervention at the Tanjung Morawa Social Welfare Institution for 8 months, with supervision and guidance from the Correctional Center.

Prosecutors argued for the treatment period at the Tanjung Morawa Social Welfare Institution, citing the severity of the crime, which resulted in the victim's death. This action violated Indonesian law regarding child protection and criminal acts. The prosecution noted that while the child's actions led to a death, several factors warranted leniency. These included her confession, expressed remorse, polite conduct during the trial, lack of prior convictions, and her young age.

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The aggravating factor is that AS's actions resulted in the victim's death.

Further considerations for the sentence included the child's potential future and the difficult home environment she experienced. Reports indicate that the child's mental state was significantly impacted by her parents' temperamental behavior, including frequent physical abuse and verbal insults directed at her. The court also acknowledged the influence of online games like Roblox and animated shows such as Detective Conan, which may have contributed to her actions. The ongoing conflict between her parents further exacerbated her psychological distress, given her still-developing personality.

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Besides that, the child still has a future. Due to the parents' temperamental behavior, who frequently hit the child and used foul language when angry, the child's mental state was under pressure.