Sosialisasi Pencegahan Penyalahgunaan Dana Desa dan Kenali Delik Tindak Pidana Korupsi bagi Pengurus Karang Taruna dan Perangkat Desa Bataal Timur

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Village Fund management is a crucial instrument in supporting rural development and community empowerment. However, limited legal understanding among village officials and community members, particularly village youth, may lead to the misuse of Village Funds and potentially result in corruption offenses. This Community Service Program aims to enhance legal awareness and corruption prevention understanding among village officials and Karang Taruna administrators in Bataal Timur Village through an educational and participatory legal socialization program. The activity was conducted using interactive lectures, participatory discussions, and case study analysis related to Village Fund misappropriation. The results indicate a significant improvement in participants’ understanding of transparent and accountable Village Fund management principles, as well as increased awareness of corruption-related criminal offenses associated with village authority. Furthermore, the program strengthened the role of Karang Taruna as a strategic partner of the village government in participatory oversight of Village Fund management. This community service activity contributes to fostering legal awareness and an anti-corruption culture at the village level as a preventive measure to promote clean, transparent, and accountable village governance. Sustainable and continuous programs are required to ensure the long-term impact of legal awareness in daily village governance practices.