Strengthening Family Safety Nets in Bali: Policies for Destigmatization and Access to Counseling Services
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Balinese Divorce; Family Resilience; Social Stigma; Counseling Services; Public Policy.Abstract
This policy paper analyzes the systematic failure to strengthen the resilience of family institutions in Bali, characterized by a surge in divorce rates, threatening socio-cultural disintegration and local economic stability. The main root causes are identified through policy and socio-cultural analysis: first, minimal local government investment in post-marital counseling services, which are not considered a public health priority; and second, the strong social and cultural stigma that maintains shame that prevents people from seeking professional help. This paper uses a descriptive qualitative methodology with an approach that includes USG (Urgency, Seriousness, Growth) analysis and William N. Dunn policy evaluation using policy alternative scoring to determine intervention priorities. The results indicate that these socio-cultural barriers have the highest urgency score because they hinder the utilization of existing services. The discussion emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift from a curative approach to a culturally competent preventive approach. The policy paper recommends the issuance of a regulation in the form of a Decree of the Head of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Bali Province concerning the Integration of Mental Literacy Programs and Reducing the Stigma of Seeking Help in Pre-marital and Post-marital Counseling. This regulation requires the addition of a specific module that explicitly addresses social stigma (the culture of maintaining shame) and normalizes the role of professional counselors/psychologists as a legitimate solution to family crises. The goal is to address the root causes of social and cultural stigma, which are major barriers to utilizing professional services to maintain harmony in Balinese families.
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