Optimizing Legal Protection for Victims of Sexual Violence from the Perspective of the Law on Sexual Violence Crimes (A Study at the Sibolga Police Station)
Keywords:
Legal Protection, Sexual Violence, Victims’ Rights, Law Enforcement, Law on Sexual Violence Crimes.Abstract
Sexual violence is a serious violation of human rights that causes physical, psychological, social, and economic suffering for victims. The enactment of Law No. 12 of 2022 on Criminal Acts of Sexual Violence reflects the state’s commitment to strengthening victim protection through victim-centered legal mechanisms. However, the implementation of legal protection for victims of sexual violence in practice still faces various legal, structural, and cultural challenges, particularly at the levels of law enforcement and victim protection. This study aims to analyze the implementation of legal protection for victims of sexual violence based on Law No. 12 of 2022 on Sexual Violence Crimes at the Sibolga Police Station, as well as to identify various obstacles and efforts to optimize legal protection for victims in law enforcement practice. This study employs an empirical legal research method with a sociological-legal approach. The research design is descriptive-analytical and aims to examine the implementation of legal protection for victims of sexual violence as well as the obstacles encountered in its application. Data were obtained through field research and literature review. Primary data were collected through interviews with investigators from the Women and Children Protection Unit, while secondary data were obtained from relevant laws and regulations, books, and scientific journals related to the research topic. The results indicate that the Sibolga Police Department has implemented legal protection through case reporting services, psychological assistance, protection of identity confidentiality, and coordination with relevant institutions. However, several challenges remain, including low public legal awareness, limited supporting resources, and difficulties in proving cases of sexual violence. This study concludes that the implementation of legal protection for victims of sexual violence generally reflects the principles of the Law on Sexual Violence Crimes, although its implementation has not yet been optimal. Strengthening institutional capacity, improving victim-centered services, and raising public legal awareness are crucial aspects in achieving legal protection that is more humane, responsive, and just.
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