Implementation of the TPKS Law in Addressing Violence against Children

This article examines how Indonesia's Law Number 12 of 2022 on Sexual Violence Crimes (UU TPKS) is being implemented to address child sexual violence. The law provides a comprehensive legal framework for prevention, victim protection, and law enforcement. While the law represents important progress, its effectiveness is limited by low public awareness, insufficient support services for victims, and cultural barriers. The authors argue that better collaboration between government, law enforcement, and communities is needed to protect children effectively.

Key points

• UU TPKS is Indonesia's comprehensive legal framework specifically addressing sexual violence crimes involving children
• The law covers prevention, victim protection, and law enforcement mechanisms
• Public awareness of the law remains low
• Limited victim support services hamper implementation
• Cultural barriers reduce the law's effectiveness in protecting children from sexual violence

Limitations

The document does not provide empirical data on the scale of child sexual violence, specific implementation outcomes, or comparative analysis of the law's impact before and after enactment. It is primarily a policy analysis identifying challenges rather than evaluating effectiveness.