Legal Protection for Children Involved in Gangster Violence in Semarang City

Abstract

Gangsters are a banned group movement that frequently commits crimes in society. This also occurs in the city of Semarang. The high rate of violence perpetrated by gangster groups has put the city's residents at risk. This research uses a non-doctrinal approach. Based on the results, it is understood that obstacles to optimally eradicating cases of violence perpetrated by gangsters in Semarang City include the absence of criminal penalties that can create a deterrent effect for both the founders and organizers of gangster groups and for gangster members who commit violent crimes in the community. There are also limitations in the number of personnel, facilities, and infrastructure for law enforcement, as well as legal mechanisms for handling acts of violence by gangsters. There is also poor community support for efforts to eradicate gangsterism.