International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN: 2319-7064 ResearchGate Impact Factor (2018): 0.28 | SJIF (2018): 7.426 Volume 8 Issue 12, December 2019 www.ijsr.net Licensed Under Creative Commons Attribution CC BY Strengthening Public Participation in Deradicalization in Indonesia Aris Sarjito 1 , Sudibyo 2 , Suhirwan 3 , Jonni Mahroza 4 1, 2, 3, 4 Indonesian Defense University, Bogor 16810, Indonesia Abstract: Acts of terrorism are not something new in Indonesia. Since the beginning of independence, the Old Order era, the New Order era until now, acts of terrorism have always existed in different forms, motives and movements. The coping strategies are also different following the pattern of acts of terrorism. In the reform era, acts of terrorism increased significantly both in quantity and quality. Until the government looked increasingly serious in tackling acts of terrorism by issuing Perpres No. 46 of 2010 concerning the establishment of the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) which in 2012 was amended by Presidential Regulation No. 12 of 2012. This paper uses a descriptive qualitative approach as the main writing approach, and uses a three-category civil participation model from the OECD as an analysis tool. The results of this study are: Communication strategies are needed to shape the information infrastructure and target groups to become more knowledgeable. However, the possibility of several problems remain, such as how to overcome the passivity of the community and the lack of use of information in regional mass media. To get input from the public, BNPT can create a program to inform the public about the problem of terrorism. Several activities were carried out, such as: (1) study tour for journalists; (2) conferences on terrorism; and (3) visits to areas potentially exposed to radicals and directing private meetings with the public. The government can build partnerships with Islamic-based organizations and NGOs that pay attention to the problem of terrorism. The partnership that is built will influence the public to be more active as the eyes and ears of the government in detecting radical ideas that will lead to acts of terrorism. The partnership will help the government achieve the goal of deradicalization through: reduction of power, knowledge, and specific intelligence. Keywords: active participation, consultation, information, and radicalism 1. Introduction Acts of terrorism are not something new in Indonesia. Since the beginning of independence until now acts of terrorism have always been in different forms, motives and movements. The coping strategies are also different following the pattern of acts of terrorism. During the Old Order era, policies and strategies to counter terrorism were implemented using a security approach through military operations based on the Subversive Law. Similar to the Old Order, countering terrorism in the New Order era also bases on the Subversive Law with more emphasis on intelligence operations. In the era of reform, democratization, freedom and human rights perspectives in various sectors have also influenced policies and strategies to combat terrorism that prioritize aspects of law enforcement such as the issuance of Law No. 15 of 2003 concerning Eradication of Terrorism Crimes after the 2002 Bali Bombing in Legian Bali. In the reform era, acts of terrorism increased significantly both in quantity and quality. Until the government looked increasingly serious in tackling acts of terrorism by issuing Perpres No. 46 of 2010 concerning the establishment of the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) which in 2012 was amended by Presidential Regulation No. 12 of 2012. The establishment of the BNPT is a state policy in carrying out terrorism in Indonesia as a development of the Counter Terrorism Coordination Desk (DKPT) made in 2002. BNPT is a leading sector that is authorized to compile and make policies and strategies as well as being a coordinator in the field of combating terrorism. BNPT has three policies in the area of prevention of protection and deradicalization, the field of enforcement and capacity building and the field of international cooperation. In carrying out its policies and strategies, BNPT runs a holistic approach from upstream to downstream. The resolution of terrorism is not only completed by law enforcement and enforcement (hard power) but most importantly touches the head of the problem with prevention efforts (soft power). In using soft power, BNPT involves the community to prevent the growth of radical understanding which is an embryo of terrorism. Community participation is increasingly needed along with the increasing terrorist attacks. The following table 8shows terrori8st attacks nationally. Date Information January Arrest of terrorists in Central Java February Pot bomb in Cicendo, Bandung March Arrest of terrorists in Central Sulawesi. April Arrest of terrorists in Lamongan May Bomb in Kampung Melayu, Jakarta June The stabbing of police members in Jakarta July Installation of ISIS flags in Jakarta August Arrest of terrorists in Bandung September The shooting of the Bima Resort Police October Arrest of terrorists in South Sulawesi November Arrest of terrorists from ISIS December Arrest of terrorists in South Sumatra Source: BNPT, 2019. Terrorism is an act of crime that has complex roots and networks that can not only be approached with an institutional approach through law enforcement alone. The participation of the community, especially the environment of educational institutions, families and the community as well as the young generation itself in preventing terrorism is very important. For this reason, the involvement of all components of society is needed in combating terrorism for Paper ID: ART20203241 DOI: 10.21275/ART20203241 252