Peer-reviewed article
The Resolution of Criminal Acts Sexual Violence Against Children in the Jurisdiction of The Police Resort Pekanbaru City
Sari Wulan Dari, Dessy Artina, Syaifullah Yophi Ardiyanto ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This article examines sexual violence against children in Indonesia, focusing on how the Pekanbaru City Police implement legal protections and restorative justice approaches. It documents a rise in reported cases from 10 in 2020 to 28 in 2023, and identifies barriers to reporting including stigma and distrust of the legal system. The article calls for systemic reforms including better victim support, public awareness, and coordination between law enforcement and social services to protect children from sexual violence.
Key points
- Sexual violence cases against children in Pekanbaru increased from 10 cases in 2020 to 28 cases in 2023
- Indonesia has enacted legislative protections including Law No. 35 of 2014 on Child Protection and Law No. 11 of 2012 on the Juvenile Justice System
- Victims face significant barriers to reporting, including stigma and distrust in the legal system
- The Women and Children Protection Unit (PPA) plays a key role in victim support and investigation procedures
- Comprehensive strategies are needed involving law enforcement, social services, and community engagement
Limitations
This document describes the scope of sexual violence and legal responses in one Indonesian city, but does not provide outcome data on the effectiveness of police interventions or restorative justice implementation. It does not evaluate whether specific prevention or response measures actually reduce harm to children.
Abstract
The Indonesian government has made significant efforts to address sexual violence through legislative measures, including Law No. 35 of 2014 on Child Protection and Law No. 11 of 2012 on the Juvenile Justice System. These laws aim to safeguard children and ensure strict punishment for offenders. The article aims to examine the critical issue of violence against children in Indonesia, with a particular focus on sexual violence and the legal and community responses to it. It outlines the implementation of restorative justice by the Pekanbaru City Police since 2022, emphasizing the need for both preventive and repressive measures to combat child sexual violence. The text highlights the challenges victims face in reporting incidents, including stigma and distrust in the legal system, and calls for enhanced public awareness and education on sexual violence prevention. It discusses the role of the Women and Children Protection Unit (PPA) in supporting victims and ensuring their dignity during investigations. The article notes a concerning rise in reported cases of sexual violence against children in Pekanbaru, from 10 cases in 2020 to 28 in 2023. It stresses the importance of systemic reforms, improved victim support, and the effective implementation of legal protections, including the Sexual Violence Elimination Law. the result shows that it advocates for comprehensive strategies involving law enforcement, social services, and community engagement to protect children and address the pervasive issue of sexual violence