# Youth welfare and safety initiatives in Sidoarjo > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-welfare-and-safety-initiatives-in-sidoarjo > Updated: 2026-08-23T12:53:29.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Authorities and police in Sidoarjo, East Java, have implemented various initiatives focused on youth welfare and community safety. On August 20, 2026, Satpol PP officials conducted raids on local coffee shops to target students skipping school. Officers found numerous students in uniform loitering during instructional hours. Following the operation, students were required to sign statements promising not to repeat the behavior, and officials warned that repeat offenders could face rehabilitation at the Sidoarjo Social Welfare Center. By August 23, 2026, police efforts expanded to include community outreach and safety education. This included monitoring public spaces in Buduran to ensure safe environments for families and the ‘Polwan Goes To School’ program. The latter initiative focused on educating students to recognize and prevent sexual violence through the theme ‘My Body Belongs to Me, I Dare to Protect It’. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Sidoarjo police launch child safety and community outreach programs Police in Sidoarjo are implementing community safety initiatives, including monitoring public spaces and conducting school programs to educate children on preventing sexual violence. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sidoarjo-police-launch-child-safety-and-community-outreach-programs ### 2026-08-20: Sidoarjo authorities raid coffee shops to target students skipping school Satpol PP officials in Sidoarjo conducted raids on local coffee shops to apprehend students skipping school, implementing disciplinary measures and warning of stricter sanctions for repeat offenders. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sidoarjo-authorities-raid-coffee-shops-to-target-students-skipping-school --- Cite as: Youth welfare and safety initiatives in Sidoarjo. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/youth-welfare-and-safety-initiatives-in-sidoarjo