Parents of children who were victims of the Little Aresha Daycare incident in Yogyakarta are seeking restitution to hold the owner accountable for the harm caused to their families. The parents formally requested assistance from the Indonesian Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) during a meeting with LPSK Vice Chair Sri Suparyati at the agency’s Yogyakarta office on Wednesday, April 29.
Huri, representing the group of parents, explained that their request to the LPSK covers both psychological support for the children and the pursuit of financial restitution. Beyond mere compensation, the parents have a broader strategic goal: to impose significant financial penalties on the perpetrator.
“Our objective is not solely the recovery of our children; we aim to bankrupt the perpetrator through this restitution process,” Huri stated. The parents expressed a deep-seated fear that without severe financial consequences, the offender might be emboldened to repeat these actions upon release from prison. By pursuing restitution, they hope to ensure the perpetrator faces the maximum possible legal consequences.
Huri added that even if the restitution cannot be fully satisfied, the legal demand serves as a mechanism to potentially extend the perpetrator’s sentence. The families are determined to push for the most stringent legal outcomes possible, ensuring that the judicial process addresses the full extent of the harm done to their children.
Addressing these concerns, LPSK Vice Chair Sri Suparyati confirmed that the agency is actively supporting the families’ right to compensation. She emphasized that restitution is an inherent right of the victims, represented in this case by their families, and is a form of financial compensation that must be paid directly by the perpetrator.
The LPSK is currently focusing on educating the families and raising awareness about the restitution process. Furthermore, Sri Suparyati noted that the agency will work to ensure that this right is clearly communicated to law enforcement officials, ensuring that the restitution claim is effectively presented and considered during upcoming court proceedings.
Summary
Parents of victims from the Little Aresha Daycare incident in Yogyakarta have formally requested assistance from the Indonesian Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) to secure financial restitution. Representing the families, Huri stated that their goal is to impose severe financial penalties on the daycare owner to ensure accountability and prevent the recurrence of such harm. Beyond psychological support, the families intend to utilize the restitution process to maximize the perpetrator’s legal consequences, even suggesting that it could serve as a mechanism to extend their prison sentence.
LPSK Vice Chair Sri Suparyati confirmed that restitution is an inherent right of the victims and pledged the agency’s full support in asserting this claim. The LPSK is currently educating the affected families on the legal process while ensuring that these restitution demands are clearly communicated to law enforcement. By coordinating with judicial authorities, the agency aims to ensure that the claims are effectively presented and thoroughly considered during future court proceedings.