Peningkatan Kasus KDRT Di Indonesia | REDAKSI PAGI (09/10/22)

Summary

The transcript discusses the alarming rise in domestic violence cases in Indonesia, particularly cases involving violence against wives, as reported by Komnas Perempuan. In 2021, domestic violence cases accounted for the majority of reports, with cultural factors like patriarchy contributing to the issue. The transcript highlights various forms of domestic violence, including physical, sexual, psychological, child, and economic abuse, as outlined in the 2004 Domestic Violence Law. It also references statistics from the Indonesian Women's Legal Association (APIK) and underscores the severe legal consequences for perpetrators, with penalties of up to 20 years in prison.

Takeaways

• 😀 Komnas Perempuan recorded an increase in cases of domestic violence in Indonesia, with 2000 reports in 2021, and domestic violence against wives being the most common type.
• 😀 The root cause of domestic violence in Indonesia is linked to the strong patriarchal culture that forces women to submit to men.
• 😀 Domestic violence cases often face difficulties in being resolved as many victims retract their reports, preventing the cases from being fully addressed.
• 😀 The Law on Domestic Violence (Law No. 23 of 2004) categorizes domestic violence into several forms, including physical violence, sexual violence, psychological abuse, child abuse, and economic violence.
• 😀 Physical violence involves the intentional use of force or weapons that can harm or injure others.
• 😀 Sexual violence includes any sexual activity without consent, forced sexual acts during illness, sexual exploitation, and forced abortion.
• 😀 Psychological abuse includes insults, yelling, and intentionally humiliating someone to harm their mental health.
• 😀 Child abuse involves actions like hitting, yelling at, or exploiting children.
• 😀 Economic violence includes practices like slavery, failure to provide financial support, or forbidding family members from working.
• 😀 According to the Association of Indonesian Women for Justice (APIK), domestic violence cases continued to rise in 2020 and 2021 compared to 2019, with domestic violence being one of the key contributors.
• 😀 Perpetrators of domestic violence can face severe punishment, including up to 20 years in prison, in line with the Law on Domestic Violence (Law No. 23 of 2004).

Q & A

What trend has Komnas Perempuan observed in cases of domestic violence in Indonesia?

Komnas Perempuan has observed an increasing trend in cases of domestic violence in Indonesia, with reports of violence against wives occupying the top position in domestic violence cases.

How many reports of domestic violence cases against women did Komnas Perempuan receive in 2021?

Komnas Perempuan received approximately 2,000 reports of domestic violence cases against women in 2021.

What is one major cause behind the prevalence of domestic violence in Indonesia, according to Komnas Perempuan?

One major cause is the strong patriarchal culture in Indonesian society, where women are expected to be submissive and obedient to men.

Why do some cases of domestic violence not reach a resolution, according to Komnas Perempuan?

Some cases of domestic violence are not resolved because reports are retracted or withdrawn, with victims often not wanting to pursue legal action against their husbands.

What are the five forms of domestic violence defined by the Indonesian Domestic Violence Act (Law No. 23 of 2004)?

The five forms of domestic violence are: 1) Physical violence, 2) Sexual violence, 3) Psychological violence, 4) Violence against children, and 5) Economic violence.

What is physical violence in the context of domestic violence, according to the law?

Physical violence includes the use of physical force or weapons that can harm or injure a person.

What does sexual violence encompass under the Domestic Violence Act?

Sexual violence includes acts such as sexual intercourse without consent, forced sexual relations when a person is ill, sexual exploitation, and forced abortion.

What types of actions are considered psychological violence in a domestic setting?

Psychological violence involves actions like humiliation, yelling, and intentionally embarrassing someone to undermine their mental well-being.

What does economic violence include according to the Indonesian law on domestic violence?

Economic violence includes acts such as enslavement, failure to provide financial support, and preventing a family member from working.

What are the potential legal consequences for perpetrators of domestic violence in Indonesia?

Perpetrators of domestic violence can face severe penalties, including up to 20 years in prison, in accordance with Law No. 23 of 2004 on the elimination of domestic violence.