The Role of the Population Control, Family Planning, Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Service in Reducing the Number of Underage Marriages in Indramayu Regency

Abstract

This study examines the Role of the Office of Population Control, Family Planning, Women’s Empowerment, and Chilld Protection (DP2KBP3A) in Reducing the Rate of Underage Marriage in Indramayu Regency. Ind the context of Marriage Law Number 16 of 2019. Although applications for marriage dispensations at the Religious Court indicate a decline compared to the previous year, underage marriage remains a concern in Indramayu regency, suggesting a continued need to improve public understanding particulary among adolescents regarding reproductive healt and the risks associated with underage marriage. DP2KBP3A plays a role in regulating and providing fundamental guidance to the community through thr implementation of various programs aimed at preventing underage marriage. The study employs a descriprive method with a qualitative approach. The units of analysis in this study are all parties directly inolved in the implementation of the role the Office of Population Control, Family Planning, Women’s Empowerment, and Child Protection in reducing the rate of underage marriage in Indramayu Regency. The selection of key informants was based on specific considerations and objectives. Data collection techniques included in depth interviews, direct observation, and documentation. The data in this study were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis. The results of this study that indicate that the dimensions of aspects observed by the researcher demonstrate that the agency has undertaken various efforts to address program constraints. While thid falls within the agency’s mandate and authority, further improvements are still needed. Although the DP2KBP3A has made efforts to overcome obstacles in the underage marriage preventation them from being fully implemented at the village and school levels in Indramayu Regency.