Economic Exploitation of Children: Implementation of Legal Protection for the Fulfillment of the Rights of Victim Children in Central Java

Unfavourable situations are often accepted by children as experienced by children. Therefore, this study aims to obtain an in-depth description of the experience of exploitation of street children in Central Java. This descriptive research uses a qualitative approach with the child case study method. Data sources consist of various street children, parents of street children and community leaders selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interview techniques, non-participatory observation, and documentation studies. The technique for checking the validity of the data uses a credibility test, transferability test, dependability test, and confirmability test. Qualitative data analysis was done through data reduction, presentation, and conclusion. The results of this study indicate that street children experience forms of economic and physical exploitation by their parents and siblings. Poverty and ignorance of parents about children's rights cause this exploitation. This exploitation often causes children to become tired and sick, lazy to study and go to school, conflicts with families and frequent raids and chases by the authorities.