Strategy for Handling Criminal Acts of Fighting Due to Juvenile Delinquency in Medan City through Criminal Law Policy

Abstract

The phenomenon of brawls or fights involving teenagers in Medan City is increasing and has become a serious problem that requires special attention. This crime not only causes physical and psychological harm to the perpetrators and victims, but also disrupts public order and security. This study aims to analyze strategies for dealing with criminal acts of brawls due to juvenile delinquency through a criminal law policy approach. The research method used is a normative legal approach by analyzing laws and regulations, policies, and legal efforts that have been implemented in Medan City in overcoming this problem. The results of the study indicate that the criminal law approach has an important role in providing a deterrent effect, but it needs to be accompanied by preventive and educational steps, such as character building, legal socialization, and community empowerment. Collaboration between law enforcement officers, educational institutions, and parents is essential to prevent juvenile delinquency that leads to criminal acts. Thus, the implementation of a comprehensive and sustainable criminal law policy is expected to effectively reduce the number of criminal acts of brawls in Medan City.