LEGAL PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST THE RECURRENCE OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Abstract

Law No. 12 of 2022 on Sexual Violence Crimes states that prevention includes actions to eliminate the factors causing and recurring sexual violence. However, the lack of detail in this provision has led to confusion in society. This study is a normative research aimed at analyzing the elements of recurring sexual violence against minors and the available legal protections. The results indicate that the methods used by perpetrators include approaches to victims, intimidation, and manipulation, revealing dangerous behavioral patterns that serve as aggravating
factors in sentencing. The threats of violence leave victims feeling pressured and hindered from reporting. Legal protection for child victims in Indonesia requires the implementation of preventive and curative protections in accordance with existing regulations, through state efforts to safeguard the rights and interests of citizens. Rehabilitative, repressive, and compensatory approaches are essential in providing support and justice for victims while preventing the recurrence of violence. Recommendations include enhancing coordination among laws, developing community education programs, imposing harsher penalties on repeat offenders, and improving case documentation systems to support prosecution effort