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Research on pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) in Indonesia has been widely conducted. As a traditional educational institution unique to Indonesia, pesantren have attracted the interest of many scholars, both domestic and international. They examined pesantren from various per-spectives: institutional structure and origins, educational systems and teaching methods, the role of the kiai (religious leaders), processes of modernization, and their interactions with the modern education system offered by the state. In line with these studies, pesantren have undergone modernization and adapted to the modern education system. In 2019, the Indonesian government formally recognized pesantren by pro-viding them with a legal foundation as educational institutions through Law No. 18 of 2019 on Pesantren.
The integration of pesantren into the national education system has led to their rapid development in both quality and quantity as well as their spread across the Indonesian archipelago. Some pesantren have emerged with modern learning systems while still maintaining their identity as traditional Islamic educational institutions. However, alongside this rapid development, certain problems have begun to surface. Cases of violence and sexual abuse against students (santri), which have been reported in the media, have called into question whether pesantren are truly child-friendly educational institutions.
Research on pesantren from the perspective of child-friendly educational environments is still relatively limited. Therefore, this study becomes important to seek answers to the question above. This study is presented in two reports publication. The first report is published and titled “Towards Child-Friendly Pesantren”, which is based on field data, supported by theoretical frameworks and discussions, and describes the realities of the educational practices in pesantren. The second report, titled “Silence Behind Sacred Walls: Researching Sexual Violence in Pesantren”, presents the stories behind the field data collection conducted by the researchers. The second can be seen as after the fact, as it takes the form of researchers’ reflections after completing their fieldwork.
It is important to note that most of the researchers are the alumni of pesantren who have maintained strong ties to the institutions where they once studied. These reflections are significant, as they reveal the researchers’ emotional struggles when faced with new and, perhaps, previously unimaginable realities about pesantren. The researchers are still believe that pesantren as places where santri not only learned about Islam but also received education in discipline and obedience to rules—and, as is often emphasized, developed deep attachment and absolute obedience to the kiai who taught them. This bond and obedience are felt by these researchers.
The reflections written in this anthology aim to affirm that this research was conducted with the intention of preserving the dignity of pesantren and ensuring their sustainability as child-friendly educational institutions.