The Role of Religious Counselors in Dealing with Juvenile Delinquency
Author: Heri Bertus Mendrofa*, Maya S Sipahutar
Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Tarutung.
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Abstract:
Juvenile delinquency is becoming increasingly common nowadays, juvenile delinquency is now rampant in various areas in Indonesia. This is the focus of the researcher's attention in writing this article with the aim of educating teenagers who are irresponsible in their actions. Juvenile delinquency is a normal thing that occurs due to changes in physical, psychological and social aspects so that teenagers tend to ignore or reject existing regulations.Christian religious counselors become figures in assisting teenagers regarding teenagers' actions that harm others and can also harm themselves. Religious Counselors are Civil Servants who are given duties, responsibilities and full authority by authorized officials to carry out religious guidance and development counseling activities using religious languages. This research was carried out because researchers wanted to find out whether religious counselors could tackle juvenile delinquency which has been rampant to date. It is also hoped that religious counselors can become companions for juvenile delinquents who have fallen into cases of juvenile delinquency.
