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This study aims to analyze the symbolic meaning of the mangulosi tradition in Toba Batak traditional wedding ceremonies using Roland Barthes’ semiotic theory. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method, with data collected from visual media such as YouTube and TikTok, supported by informants familiar with Toba Batak culture. The findings reveal that meaning in the mangulosi tradition is constructed through three levels of signification: denotation, connotation, and myth. At the denotative level, mangulosi is understood as the act of giving ulos in a wedding ceremony. At the connotative level, ulos and the ritual process convey symbolic meanings such as blessings, protection, harmony, and the strengthening of social and kinship relationships. At the myth level, the tradition reinforces the cultural ideology that marriage is considered legitimate when it receives recognition and blessings from family and customary authorities. Quantitatively, the findings show that artifacts are dominated by visual connotative meanings (40%), while ritual actions emphasize non-verbal (30%) and verbal (20%) meanings. Therefore, the mangulosi tradition is not only a ceremonial practice but also a medium for preserving cultural identity and social values within the Toba Batak community.

This study aims to analyze the criminalization of juvenile victims of drug abuse from a victimology perspective in Indonesia. The research method used is normative legal research with a descriptive approach, conducted through library research on primary and secondary legal materials. The results show that in law enforcement practices, juveniles involved in drug abuse are often treated as offenders and processed through the criminal justice system. A case study in Surabaya reveals that juveniles who should have been recommended for rehabilitation were instead sentenced to imprisonment. From a criminological perspective, juvenile involvement is influenced by environmental factors, peer pressure, and weak family supervision. In the victimological perspective, these juveniles should be viewed as victims who require protection and rehabilitation. Therefore, a paradigm shift in the criminal justice system is needed, emphasizing a rehabilitative approach and legal protection for juveniles. This approach can reduce stigma and support a more effective rehabilitation process, with the hope of helping children's psychological and social recovery.

This article examines honor killing in North Africa as a form of gender-based violence rooted in family honor, patriarchal control, and social change that has not yet produced a stable new order. The research employs normative legal methods through statutory, case, and comparative criminal law approaches across three representative jurisdictions, namely Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. The primary legal materials include criminal provisions on homicide, adultery, mitigating excuses, and the protection of women, with particular attention to Article 237 of the Egyptian Penal Code, Articles 418 and 491 of the Moroccan Penal Code, the repeal history of Article 207 of the Tunisian Penal Code, Article 236 of the Tunisian Penal Code, and Law No. 58 of 2017 on Eliminating Violence Against Women. The findings show that honor in this region operates as a social mechanism for regulating women’s bodies, sexuality, mobility, and life choices, reinforced by community pressure, reputational stigma, and family-based moral legitimacy. Social transition does not remove this logic; instead, it reshapes conflict and diversifies forms of control, ranging from threats, confinement, coercion, and the criminalization of sexual morality to homicide itself. On the legal plane, Egypt and Morocco still retain norms that soften criminal responses in certain situations linked to adultery, whereas Tunisia has moved in a more progressive direction by abolishing explicit mitigation and strengthening protection for women, even though the regulation of sexual morality has not been fully abandoned.

ABSTRACT Family dynamics such as prolonged conflicts, the existence of domestic violence, divorce, and the absence of one parent figure in the family, have become international issues. Children are often victims of parental problems. Parents often vent their emotions to their children in the form of verbal and non-verbal violence. There are still many parents who think that educating children with violence is a way to discipline children. In this study, the approach method applied is a normative juridical approach by examining data obtained from books, journals, the internet, laws and regulations, or scientific papers related to this writing. Based on the results of the study, we know that by 2025, Indonesia will have recorded 2,416 cases of violence committed by parents, based on data that occurred during the official SIMFONI-PPA period.  Children have the right to be able to live a prosperous life and be guaranteed their growth and development in the future. But in practice, parents are still very irresponsible for it. In overcoming these problems, the Indonesian government and the international community have made efforts with regulations and institutions related to the protection of children's rights. Therefore, it can be concluded that this study emphasizes the importance of improving the protection of children's rights in family dynamics based on the framework of Indonesian and International Law.   Keywords: family dynamics, protection of children's rights, challenges and obstacles.

Adoption is an act of adopting a child which, according to legal regulations, transfers the rights and responsibilities of the child from their biological parents to their adoptive parents. This study aims to examine the legal framework governing the legal determination of adopted children. This research was conducted using a juridical-normative research approach. This study focuses on reviewing the status of an adopted child, including their position in obtaining inheritance rights, using a review of the Civil Code and other applicable regulations. Based on the analysis that has been carried out, the position or status of a child adopted by adoptive parents has a legal status if it is carried out through applicable legal procedures, which means that the child has equal rights to biological children. This research is expected to contribute to providing references for firmness in family law that is more certain and does not harm any party.

This study aims to analyze the phenomenon of violence against children in Central Java, focusing on the dominance of sexual violence against girls and the failure of the domestic sphere as a safe environment. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach using secondary data from SIMFONI-PPA, supported by relevant literature. The findings reveal that cases of violence against children fluctuate but remain consistently high each year. Girls are identified as the most vulnerable group, with a higher proportion of victims compared to boys. Sexual violence emerges as the most dominant form, indicating serious issues related to power relations, gender inequality, and weak social protection systems. Furthermore, the household, which is expected to be a safe space, is in fact the primary location of violence, with perpetrators largely coming from close relationships such as parents, partners, and the surrounding social environment. These findings highlight that violence against children is not merely an individual issue but a structural problem involving social, cultural, and power dynamics. Therefore, comprehensive child protection approaches that are family-based, gender-sensitive, and cross-sectoral are essential to break the cycle of violence sustainably.

Maintenance neglect is a fundamental marital violation and a primary factor in high divorce rates. Currently, normative clashes exist between the classical fiqh approach in the Compilation of Islamic Law, such as the nusyuz concept, and the absolute penal regime in the Elimination of Domestic Violence Act. Furthermore, wives forced to file for divorce lawsuits often face post-divorce financial injustice. This normative research aims to analyze the integration of fiqh and Indonesian positive law to provide comprehensive legal protection for wives. Utilizing statutory and conceptual approaches based on Maqashid al-Shari'ah, the findings highlight the urgency for a gender-neutral reconstruction of nusyuz that includes the husband's nusyuz. Criminal proceedings for economic neglect under the Domestic Violence Act must also be synergized with a restorative justice approach. In the courts, protection can be optimized through the application of judges’ ex officio rights based on Supreme Court Regulation No. 3 of 2017 to secure post-divorce maintenance. The implication of this research demands national regulatory harmonization and the reformulation of court executory instruments to ensure the fulfillment of victims’ rights.

 Sexual violence against women and children is still a serious problem in Indonesia. Girls are among the most vulnerable groups because of their young age, emotional dependence, and the imbalance of power with perpetrators who are generally older or close to the victim. Cases of violence often occur in various environments, such as within the family, early marriage, or social relationships such as dating or friendships with older men. This situation often places girls in a weak position, making it difficult for them to resist or report the violence they experience. This research aims to examine forms of sexual violence against girls in relationships with large age differences and examine legal protection based on Law Number 12 of 2022 concerning Crimes of Sexual Violence. The research uses qualitative methods through literature study by reviewing books, scientific journals, regulations, and data from the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection. The results of the study show that unequal age relations often give rise to power inequalities that trigger domination, control and various forms of violence, such as sexual coercion, physical violence, psychological manipulation and domestic exploitation. The TPKS Law plays an important role as a basis for legal protection and fulfillment of rights for victims

Stunting remains a significant public health challenge in Indonesia, including in Paser Regency, East Kalimantan. Effective human resource (HR) management among community cadres is a critical factor in stunting prevention and intervention programs. This community service activity aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of 33 Stunting Companion Cadres under the auspices of the Office of Population Control, Family Planning, Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (DPPKBPPPA) of Paser Regency through counseling and training on HR management principles applied to stunting mitigation. The activity was conducted using a participatory lecture method supplemented by discussion and question-and-answer sessions. Pre-test and post-test evaluations were administered to measure improvements in participants' knowledge. Results indicated a significant increase in participants' understanding of HR management concepts—including planning, recruitment, training, and performance evaluation—as applied to stunting intervention programs. The mean pre-test score was 58.3, which increased to 82.7 after the intervention (improvement of 41.8%). These findings underscore the importance of HR management capacity-building for cadres as a foundational strategy for achieving optimal stunting reduction outcomes at the community level.

This study examines the regulation and implementation of Supreme Court Regulation (PERMA) No. 5 of 2019 on Guidelines for Adjudicating Marriage Dispensation Requests and its implications for child rights protection in Indonesian marriage law. Employing a normative juridical approach with statutory and conceptual analysis, the study reviews Law No. 16 of 2019, PERMA 5/2019, and Law No. 35 of 2014 through library research and descriptive-analytical methods. The findings indicate that PERMA 5/2019 provides comprehensive guidelines for judges through the best interests of the child principle, including age verification, child-friendly examinations, and expert involvement to assess health, education, psychological, and family economic aspects. Its implementation shifts the judicial paradigm toward child-centered justice. However, challenges such as socio-cultural pressures, variations in judicial competence, and limited access to experts lead to inconsistent decisions that potentially perpetuate child marriage. Key implications include strengthening children's rights to participation, education, and development, yet field practices show dispensations often rely on emergency reasons like premarital pregnancy without long-term considerations. The study recommends enhancing judicial capacity, institutional synergy, digital monitoring, and regulatory revisions to position dispensation as a limited exception, effectively preventing early marriage.

The practice of adoption (tabanni) is a social reality that is culturally embedded in Indonesian Muslim society, but often experiences normative clashes with classical Islamic inheritance law which requires blood relations (nasab) as the basis for inheritance. This gap has the potential to trigger distributive injustice for adopted children who do not have inheritance rights despite having emotional closeness and economic dependence. This study aims to analyze the legal status of adopted children and the application of Article 209 of the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI) concerning Mandatory Wills as a legal solution. This study is a normative legal research with library research methods that use a statutory approach and a conceptual approach. The analysis was conducted descriptively qualitatively using analytical tools of Maqashid Syariah theory, Maslahah Mursalah, and the theory of Mandatory Wills. The results of the study indicate that Article 209 of the KHI reconstructs the status of adopted children not as Heirs, but as Recipients of Wills, in order to maintain the purity of lineage according to sharia principles. This article transforms the paradigm of wills from voluntary (tabarru’) to mandatory (ijbari) through an ex-officio state mechanism. Philosophically, this application is validated by the principle of Maslahah Mursalah to fill the legal vacuum for the protection of children (hifz al-nafs) and Maqashid Syariah in realizing justice in the distribution of assets (hifz al-mal) without violating the principle of descent (hifz al-nasl). The limitation of a mandatory will of a maximum of one-third (1/3) functions as an instrument of distributive justice (al-’adalah) and a safety valve to protect the rights of lineage heirs (dzawil furud) from being oppressed. It is concluded that Article 209 of the KHI is a form of social engineering and ijtihad typical of Nusantara Islam that applies a middle path (wasatiyah) in family law.

Domestic violence (DV) remains a complex legal and social problem, threatening family stability and human dignity. Although Law No. 23 of 2004 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence provides strict sanctions, conventional punishment methods are often considered ineffective in restoring damaged social relationships within families. This study examines the implementation of restorative justice in resolving domestic violence cases within the Bungo Police jurisdiction, from the perspective of positive law and Islamic law. This study uses an empirical legal approach and a sociological perspective, with primary data collected through interviews with investigators from the Women and Children Protection Unit (PPA), as well as secondary data from laws, police regulations, and related academic literature. The results show that restorative justice has been applied to several domestic violence cases during the investigation stage through mediation and peace agreements between the parties involved. This method helps reduce the backlog of cases, accelerates dispute resolution, and maintains family social stability. However, challenges remain, such as the possibility of re-victimization due to the imbalance of power between victims and perpetrators. From an Islamic legal perspective, restorative justice is in line with the principles of ta'zīr and maqāṣid al-sharī'ah, especially the preservation of human dignity, life and offspring. By guaranteeing the protection of victims and preventing repeated violence, restorative justice can be an additional mechanism in cases of domestic violence.

Family resilience in Indonesia faces multidimensional pressures reflected in increasing divorce rates, violence against children, and youth involvement in drug abuse and promiscuity. Bukittinggi City, despite having strong cultural traditions based on local wisdom and religious values, has also experienced an increase in divorce cases and domestic violence. In response, the Bukittinggi City Government launched the Family School Program aimed at strengthening the eight functions of the family: religious, cultural, affection, protection, reproductive, educational, economic, and environmental. This study aims to analyze the best practices of this program using five UN-Habitat indicators: impact, partnership, sustainability, leadership, and transferability. The research method used is qualitative exploratory with data collection through in-depth interviews with informants consisting of alumni, active participants, program managers, and sub-district coordinators, as well as participatory observation and documentation. The results show that the program successfully improved emotional control, family communication, and child-rearing patterns significantly. Multi-stakeholder partnerships with technical agencies, religious institutions, and academics are strong, but the private sector has not yet been involved. Program sustainability is supported by the Mayor's Decree and alumni enthusiasm, but funding remains vulnerable as it is entirely dependent on the local budget. Leadership is distributive from the political level to the community level, but is female-dominated with very low male participation. The program has high replication potential and has attracted many regions for comparative studies. In conclusion, this program falls into the category of good practice approaching best practice, but requires strengthening economic impact, diversifying funding, and increasing male participation.

This study aims to analyze the effect of competency synergy and training on performance with job satisfaction both at the Department of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection and Population Control and Family Planning of Pekalongan Regency directly and indirectly. The population used is the Department of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection and Population Control and Family Planning of Pekalongan Regency 160 people, with a sampling technique using the Slovin formula totaling 114 respondents. The data collection method was carried out by means of a questionnaire, the analysis technique used was PLS (Partial Least Square). The results of the study showed that competency synergy had a positive and significant effect on performance optimization and training had a positive and significant effect on performance optimization. Competency synergy had a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, training had a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, job satisfaction had a positive and significant effect on performance optimization. And job satisfaction can intervene the effect of competency synergy on performance optimization and job satisfaction can intervene the effect of technology utilization on performance optimization

Forced labor of children by parents remains a serious issue in the protection of children's rights in Indonesia, especially when such practices are justified on the basis of family economic needs. This study aims to analyze the legal provisions protecting children by forced labor by parents and to examine the obstacles to law enforcement. The research method used is normative legal research by a literature review approach, through an examination of relevant laws, legal principles, and legal doctrines. The findings of the research intricate that, legal positive indonesia there are a good constitutional and juridical legal basis in context is 1945 Constitution of the Republic Indonesia, Child Protection Law, Manpower Law and Convention on The Rights of Children which that make forced child labor as an economic exploitation categorization is prohibited. But the success of legal protection continues to run up against both legal and sociological challenges, including the murky borderlines of forced labour within the family, the challenge of proving psychological coercion and poverty-nurtured cultural attitudes towards child labour. Therefore a comprehensive approach, including law enforcement and social policies based on the best child interest is necessary.

Efficient and accurate management of population data is a crucial aspect for government organizations, especially the Nabire Regency Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Office (DP3A). Currently, manual filing methods cause various obstacles, such as data errors, delays in public services, and difficulties in the reporting process. This study proposes the development of a web-based population data archiving information system using the Waterfall method. The system is designed to integrate and automate the process of managing sensitive data, including search, update, and report generation features. The results of the development show that the system is able to improve operational efficiency, data accuracy, and information security. In addition, this system supports transparency and accountability in the management of the DP3A program, including MSME and Family Planning data, while facilitating access to information for the public. Thus, this web-based archiving information system is expected to be a strategic solution in improving the quality of public services and supporting more appropriate decision-making within the DP3A environment of Nabire Regency.

The position of children in marriage plays an important role in family law because it is related to the legal status and fulfillment of children's civil rights. Differences in regulations regarding legitimate children and children born out of wedlock in Indonesian positive law create legal uncertainty, particularly regarding civil relations with biological fathers. This study aims to analyze the legal status of legitimate children and illegitimate children and the changes in the legal paradigm following Constitutional Court Decision Number 46/PUU-VII/2010. This study uses normative legal methods with a statutory and conceptual approach. The results show that before the Constitutional Court decision, illegitimate children only had a civil relationship with their mother and their mother's family, whereas after the decision, illegitimate children can have a civil relationship with their biological father as long as the blood relationship can be legally proven. This decision confirms legal reform efforts to guarantee protection and legal certainty for children without discrimination based on birth status.

The reform of family law in Indonesia represents an essential response to social developments and the growing demand for constitutional protection of citizens’ rights. Family law, primarily governed by Law Number 1 of 1974 on Marriage, has long been criticized for not fully reflecting substantive justice, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children born outside marriage, persons with mental disabilities, and couples facing complex marital relations. In this context, the Constitutional Court of Indonesia (Mahkamah Konstitusi) plays a crucial role as the guardian of the Constitution by promoting progressive reforms through its landmark decisions. This study examines the implications of five significant Constitutional Court rulings: Decision No. 46/PUU-VIII/2010 concerning the legal recognition of children born out of wedlock; Decision No. 93/PUU-XX/2022 addressing guardianship and the rights of persons with mental disabilities; Decision No. 69/PUU-XIII/2015 allowing post-nuptial agreements; and Decisions No. 68/PUU-XII/2014 and No. 24/PUU-XX/2022 regarding interfaith marriage. These rulings demonstrate a paradigm shift from a rigid legalistic approach toward a constitutional framework grounded in human rights, equality, and substantive justice. Furthermore, notaries hold a strategic position as public officials authorized to draft authentic deeds, serving as a bridge between constitutional values and legal practice. Notaries are not merely administrative actors but are responsible for ensuring that legal documents align with positive law and provide legal certainty and protection for individuals. Therefore, the reform of Indonesian family law should not remain solely at the normative level of Constitutional Court rulings but must be effectively implemented in daily legal practice.

This study aims to: 1) describe the classical interpretation of QS. An-Nisa' [4]:9, particularly the concept of protecting descendants (khaufu 'ala al-dzurriyah); 2) explain the moral message of QS. An-Nisa' [4]:9 regarding parental responsibility through Abdullah Saeed's contextual hermeneutical framework; 3) demonstrate how a reinterpretation of QS. An-Nisa' [4]:9 can provide a new, more positive, and more balanced perspective on the childfree phenomenon in contemporary society. This research adopts a qualitative method grounded in library research. The data sources include classical and contemporary tafsir works, the writings of Abdullah Saeed, thematic literature on family studies, and academic references discussing the modern emergence of the childfree phenomenon. The analysis applies a contextual hermeneutical approach that emphasizes reading the Qur'anic verse through its historical setting, universal moral values, and relevance to contemporary social realities. This approach enables an integrated understanding between the fundamental message of the verse and present-day ethical challenges. The findings reveal that classical interpretations of QS. An-Nisa' [4]:9 focuses on the protection of orphans and the obligation to prevent descendants from falling into states of weakness. The moral message of the verse, viewed through Abdullah Saeed's framework, directs attention to the heavy moral responsibility of raising children, which requires comprehensive readiness. The reinterpretation of the verse highlights that the childfree choice does not inherently conflict with Islamic values, as this decision may arise from moral responsibility to avoid producing descendants who may be at risk of weakness, as warned in the verse. This perspective encourages society to view childfree choices more positively and aligns them with the Qur'anic objective of safeguarding the well-being and strength of future generations.

One of the most contentious topics in modern Islamic family law is polygamous marriage, especially in plural legal systems like Indonesia where national laws and human rights concepts collide with religious standards. With an emphasis on the pursuit of substantive justice within both Islamic and national legal paradigms, this study uses a socio-legal framework to analyze Indonesia's reform of polygamous marriage law. In order to evaluate the efficacy of current legal regulations, such as Law No. 1 of 1974 as amended by Law No. 16 of 2019 and the Compilation of Islamic Law, this study combines the principles of maqāṣid al-sharīʿah with socio-legal theory, drawing on normative-theological analysis and qualitative doctrinal research. The results show that normative legal ideals and actual socio-legal reality continue to diverge. The ability of statutory rules to provide women and children with meaningful protection is limited because, although they set stringent procedural requirements to prevent polygamy, their execution frequently remains formalistic and institutionally constricted. Furthermore, the achievement of justice as envisioned in Islamic ethical principles is undermined by the persistence of dominant patriarchal legal cultures in influencing judicial procedures and public attitudes. In order to reframe polygamy as a conditional socio-ethical institution rather than an inalienable legal privilege, this paper suggests a reform-oriented legal framework. The study promotes a contextualized view of Islamic law that is consistent with both international human rights norms and constitutional ideals by placing a strong emphasis on substantive justice, gender fairness, and public benefit. The results provide policy-relevant insights for creating a more just and socially responsive family law system in Indonesia and add to the ongoing discussions on Islamic legal reform.