Peer-reviewed article
The Role of the Police in Efforts to Overcome Sexual Violence Against Children
Abdul Hamid, Nanda Ivan Natsir, Ruli Ardiansyah, Titin Nurfatlah ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This peer-reviewed study examines the role of police in preventing and responding to sexual violence against children in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The research focuses on the Central Lombok Police Resort, which handles the highest number of such cases in the region. The study identifies both the legal framework for protecting child victims under Indonesian law and the internal and external obstacles that impede effective implementation of these protections.
Key points
- Sexual violence against children is common in West Nusa Tenggara, with the Central Lombok Police Resort handling the most cases
- Legal protection for child victims is mandated by Law Number 35 of 2014 (Amendment to Law Number 23 of 2002 on Child Protection)
- Implementation of legal protections faces both internal and external obstacles within the police system
- The study uses empirical legal research methods to examine police capacity and challenges
Limitations
The document provides no quantitative data on case numbers, outcomes, or the specific nature of internal and external obstacles faced. It does not evaluate the effectiveness of police interventions or present comparative evidence about prevention strategies.
Abstract
Sexual violence is an act that can be categorized as abnormal sexual relationships and behaviors, resulting in serious harm and consequences for the victims. Cases of sexual violence against children in West Nusa Tenggara are quite common. Based on data from the West Nusa Tenggara Regional Police (POLDA), the Central Lombok Police Resort handles the most cases of sexual violence against children. The purpose of this research is to understand the role of the police in efforts to combat sexual violence against children and to identify the challenges faced by the Central Lombok Police Resort in preventing sexual violence against children. The research method used in this study is empirical legal research. The implementation of legal protection for children who are victims of sexual violence in West Lombok Regency is in accordance with Article 64 paragraph (3) of Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law Number 23 of 2002 concerning Child Protection. In addition, obstacles in the implementation of legal protection for children who are victims of sexual violence in Central Lombok Regency consist of internal and external factors.