The Role of Pesantren Education in Preventing Juvenile Delinquency: A Case Study of an Indonesian Islamic Boarding School

Published: 2025-12-24
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58518/madinah.v12i2.4355
Keywords: Juvenile Delinquency, Islamic Boarding, Islamic Education, Role Of Pesantren
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The issue of juvenile delinquency is becoming increasingly concerning for many parties because it can cause harm to adolescents, families, and society. Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren) have a strategic role in providing educational and moral solutions to shape the character of the younger generation so they can uphold Islamic values amid changing times. The factors causing juvenile delinquency to come from both internal and external aspects, including family environment and peer interactions. A case study at Pondok Pesantren shows that pesantren education, which emphasizes religious guidance, discipline, and holistic character strengthening, can reduce the level of juvenile delinquency. Religious activities, extracurricular programs, and strict boarding regulations keep students (santri) engaged, thereby minimizing the possibility of deviant behaviour. The character-building system through rules, advice, and educational sanctions supports the formation of disciplined, responsible, and well-mannered individuals. Thus, pesantren plays an important role in neutralizing juvenile delinquency through integrated educational and spiritual development

Keywords: Juvenile Delinquency, Islamic Boarding, Islamic Education, Role Of Pesantren
How to Cite
Indy Rahmatika, Inayatun Khoiroh, and Rena Nur Maulida Salsabila. “The Role of Pesantren Education in Preventing Juvenile Delinquency: A Case Study of an Indonesian Islamic Boarding School”. Madinah: Jurnal Studi Islam 12, no. 2 (December 24, 2025): 450–461. Accessed February 5, 2026. https://ejournal.iai-tabah.ac.id/index.php/madinah/article/view/4355.

Indy Rahmatika

Institut Agama Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Tuban, Indonesia

Inayatun Khoiroh

Institut Agama Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Tuban, Indonesia

Rena Nur Maulida Salsabila

Institut Agama Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Tuban, Indonesia

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