Darurat Kekerasan Seksual di Dunia Pendidikan

Summary

In 2020, Indonesia's National Commission on Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan) received 955 cases of public sexual violence, highlighting the struggle for justice and recovery for victims. Obstacles range from legal regulations to societal stigma, often blaming the victim. Notable cases include a teacher in Bandung accused of five years of sexual abuse and a university lecturer in Riau accused of harassing a female student. The script calls for institutional reform to prevent such crimes and protect victims, emphasizing the need for policy changes to address the gaps in the legal and recovery systems.

Takeaways

• 📈 In 2020, Komnas Perempuan received 955 cases of sexual violence in public spaces, indicating a significant issue.
• 😔 Not all victims of sexual violence receive justice and recovery from the impacts of the crime.
• 🚫 Barriers for victims to report sexual violence include legal regulations, law enforcement practices, and societal stigma.
• 🔄 There is a recurring issue of sexual violence, with some cases occurring multiple times or even annually.
• 🏫 A case in May 2021 involved a report of sexual assault by a religious school teacher in Bandung, West Java, spanning five years from 2016 to 2021.
• 🎓 A university student from Riau University was allegedly sexually harassed by her thesis advisor in October 2021 during a thesis proposal submission.
• 👮‍♂️ On December 6, 2020, a directorate of general criminal investigation at the South Sumatra Police identified a university lecturer as a suspect of sexual harassment against a female student.
• 📚 On December 9, 2021, a religious teacher at a primary school in Cilacap was identified as a suspect of child sexual abuse, promising good grades in exchange for abuse.
• 🏢 Educational institutions must reform in response to the increasing number of sexual violence cases becoming public.
• 🛡️ Protection of victims can start within the institutions by creating policies that close loopholes for sexual violence to occur.

Q & A

How many cases of sexual violence were reported to Komnas Perempuan in 2020?

In 2020, Komnas Perempuan received 955 cases of sexual violence.

What challenges do victims of sexual violence face in seeking justice and recovery?

Victims face challenges such as legal regulations, the working methods of law enforcement, and the lack of integration between the criminal justice system and the recovery system. Additionally, they must confront societal stigma that often blames the victim.

Why do some victims of sexual violence find it difficult to report their experiences?

Victims find it difficult to report due to barriers that include legal regulations, the approach of law enforcement, and the lack of integration between legal and recovery systems, as well as societal stigma.

What is the significance of the case involving a teacher in Cibiru, Bandung, West Java?

The case is significant because it involves allegations of a teacher sexually abusing students over a five-year period, highlighting the ongoing issue of sexual violence in educational settings.

What was the modus operandi of the teacher accused of sexual abuse in the Cibiru case?

The teacher's modus operandi involved promising free education to the parents of the victims to gain their trust.

What happened in the case of the student from Riau University who was allegedly sexually harassed by her thesis advisor?

The student was allegedly sexually harassed by her thesis advisor during a thesis proposal submission in October 2021, when they were alone in the room.

Who was identified as a suspect in the sexual harassment case at the University of Sriwijaya?

A lecturer from the University of Sriwijaya was identified as a suspect in a sexual harassment case involving a female postgraduate student.

What was the method used by the teacher accused of sexual abuse in Cilacap?

The teacher accused of sexual abuse in Cilacap used the promise of good grades as a method to abuse students.

What is the call to action for educational institutions regarding the increasing number of sexual violence cases?

Educational institutions are called to reform themselves, starting with policies that close loopholes for anyone to commit sexual violence, and to provide better protection for victims.

What is the role of the integrated service center for empowering women and children in Garut in addressing sexual violence cases?

The integrated service center plays a crucial role in receiving reports of suspected sexual abuse and providing support to victims, as demonstrated by the report of a teacher's alleged abuse in Cibiru.