Peer-reviewed article
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN: Prevention Efforts in Jambi
Robiatul Adawiyah, Anggi Purnama Harahap, Pidayan Sasnifa, Dian Mukhlisa ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This empirical legal study investigates sexual violence against children in Jambi City, Indonesia, using qualitative research methods including observation, interviews, and document analysis. The research found that sexual violence against children remains a serious problem, with key contributors being lack of public understanding, inadequate supervision, and low legal awareness. The study evaluated prevention efforts by government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and communities, identifying gaps in inter-agency coordination and community education. The authors recommend improved policy, stronger cooperation between sectors, and enhanced community awareness programs to protect children from sexual violence.
Key points
- Sexual violence against children in Jambi City is identified as a serious ongoing issue requiring urgent attention
- Lack of public understanding, inadequate supervision, and low legal awareness are identified as main contributing factors
- Current prevention efforts lack adequate inter-agency coordination between government and non-government organizations
- Community outreach and education programs are insufficient and need strengthening
- Cross-sectoral cooperation is recommended as essential to create a safe environment for children
Limitations
This study uses qualitative methods without a comparison group or quantitative data on prevalence, so it cannot measure the scale of the problem or the effectiveness of specific interventions. The findings are geographically limited to Jambi City and may not be generalizable to other Indonesian regions or countries.
Abstract
This study aims to carefully investigate sexual violence against children and its countermeasures in Jambi City. The increasingly massive increase in violence against children has become a concern in recent years. This research is empirical legal research employing observation, interviews, and document analysis to collect qualitative data. The research findings show that the problem of sexual violence against children in Jambi City is still a serious issue that requires attention and optimal action steps. Factors such as lack of public understanding, lack of supervision, and low legal awareness are the main contributors to the high rate of sexual violence against children. In addition, this study also assessed the efforts that the government, non-governmental organizations, and the community have made in tackling sexual violence against children. It found a lack of interagency coordination and a need to improve community outreach and education on the issue. Based on these findings, the study recommends policy improvements and increased cooperation between government and non-government agencies in addressing child sexual abuse. Strengthening community outreach and education is also needed to raise awareness and prevention at the community level. Overall, cross-sectoral cooperation from various parties is a must to create a safe environment and protect children from sexual violence in Jambi City.