Strategi Pemerintah Desa Dalam Pencegahan Kenakalan Remaja Melalui Karang Taruna di Desa Lumbungsari Kecamatan Lumbung Kabupaten Ciamis

Abstract

Juvenile delinquency is a social problem that requires serious attention from various parties, including the village government as the government organizer closest to the community. Karang Taruna as a youth organization has a strategic role in fostering and directing adolescents through various positive activities to prevent the emergence of deviant behavior. This study aims to determine the Village Government's strategy in preventing juvenile delinquency through Karang Taruna in Lumbungsari Village, Lumbung District, Ciamis Regency. The study used a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The research informants consisted of the Village Head, the Chairperson of Karang Taruna, Bhabinkamtibmas, community leaders, parents of adolescents, and adolescents who are active in Karang Taruna activities. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the village government's strategy in preventing juvenile delinquency is carried out through a joint formulation program with Karang Taruna, the implementation of youth training activities, religious activities, sports, and skills training. The village government also provides support in the form of facilities, mentoring, and cooperation with various parties. However, the implementation of this strategy has not been optimal due to ongoing obstacles such as budget constraints, low youth participation in Karang Taruna activities, and a lack of community support and awareness of the importance of youth development. Therefore, increased collaboration between village governments, Karang Taruna, parents, and the community is needed to strengthen sustainable efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency.