UPAYA LEMBAGA PEMASYARAKATAN KELAS IIA PADANG DALAM MENANGGULANGI TINDAK KEKERASAN SESAMA NARAPIDANA

Authors

  • Ilham Ramadhan FH Bung Hatta
  • Uning Pratimaratri FH Bung Hatta

Abstract

Correctional Institutions are regulated by Law Number 22 of 2022 concerning Correctional Institutions. Padang Correctional Institutions (LAPAS) have over capacity that has the potential for acts of violence among inmates. The issues raised in this article: 1) What are the efforts of Padang Correctional Institutions in tackling acts of violence between inmates? 2) What are the obstacles faced by the Padang Correctional Institution in tackling acts of violence between inmates? This study used a socio-legal approach. Based on the research show that: 1) Padang Correctional Institutions (LAPAS)efforts to deal with violence that occurs among inmates is to make preventive efforts: approach to inmates, control of the WBP block, coaching the assisted residents, maximizing guard and supervision, and repressive efforts, namely implementing strict sanctions for WBP who committed acts of violence. 2) The inhibiting factors for Padang Correctional Institutions in dealing with violence that occurred among inmates were: prisoners exceeding capacity, lack of facilities and infrastructure, and lack of officers securing Padang Correctional Institutions. Key Words: Violence, Convicts, Development, Correctional Institutions.

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Published

2023-02-25