Bogor City Government Ratifies Child Protection Regulation, Strengthening Prevention of Violence

Bogor City, Indonesia, has officially enacted a new regional regulation focused on child protection, strengthening the legal framework to safeguard children. The regulation, passed by the city government and the DPRD (Regional People's Representative Council), aims to bolster the existing child protection system and enhance preventative measures against violence.

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Child protection is not solely the government's responsibility, but a shared responsibility between the regional government, families, educational institutions, businesses, the community, and all elements within a child's environment.

Mayor Dedie A. Rachim highlighted the regulation's significance, stating that child protection is not solely the government's duty but a shared responsibility. He stressed the importance of collective effort from families, educational institutions, businesses, and the wider community to ensure children's well-being.

The new law shifts the focus from reactive to proactive and integrated child protection. Mayor Rachim asserted that authorities must not wait for violence to occur before intervening. The system needs to prioritize prevention while establishing swift and responsive mechanisms for handling cases when they arise. This approach aims to address issues such as bullying, physical and psychological abuse, sexual violence, neglect, exploitation, and digital threats.

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The child protection system must prioritize preventive efforts while providing a fast and responsive handling mechanism when cases occur. All of this requires a protection system that is not only reactive but also preventive, integrated, responsive, and oriented towards the best interests of the child.

This initiative aligns with national laws, including Law No. 35 of 2014 on Child Protection and Government Regulation No. 78 of 2021 on Special Protection for Children. The Bogor city government is committed to implementing the regulation through concrete policies, programs, oversight, and solid coordination among all stakeholders. The ultimate goal is to make Bogor a city that is not only child-friendly but also a safe haven, protecting every child from violence, neglect, bullying, and all threats to their development.

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Let us make Bogor City a city that is truly safe for children, not just livable for children, but capable of protecting every child from violence, neglect, bullying, and all forms of threats to their development.