Kebijakan Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Kelas II B Tanjung Balai Asahan Terhadap Rehabilitasi

This research is motivated by the importance of strengthening correctional policies in supporting the implementation of inmate rehabilitation programs, particularly at Class II B Penitentiary Tanjung Balai Asahan. Inmate rehabilitation is considered a vital instrument of correctional guidance aimed at achieving social reintegration and preventing recidivism. However, the implementation of such programs still encounters several challenges, including limited resources, inadequate facilities, and weak institutional support. This study employs an empirical legal method with a qualitative approach, using interviews with prison officers, inmates, medical staff, inmates’ families, and community correction officers as primary data sources. Data analysis was conducted through a descriptive-analytical approach with emphasis on the need for policy improvement. The findings indicate that although personality development and basic skills training programs have been implemented, a specialized rehabilitation unit has not been established, medical staff and trainers remain insufficient, and health as well as training facilities are still inadequate. Furthermore, the involvement of families and the Community Correction Board has not yet been systematically institutionalized within the rehabilitation process. Based on these findings, this study recommends policy improvements at the penitentiary level through capacity building of human resources, strengthening budget allocation, providing adequate supporting facilities, and developing cross-sector collaboration to ensure that rehabilitation programs can be carried out in a more structured and integrated manner.