Member of Commission I of the House of Representatives from the\nGolkar Party, Nurul Arifin, has stated that the alleged rape of a\n15-year-old girl by 27 individuals in Sampang Regency, East Java, is a\nserious alarm regarding the threat of sexual violence against children\nthat requires a comprehensive response from the state. \u201cIf this case\ntruly occurred as conveyed by law enforcement, then this is not just an\nordinary crime, but a humanitarian tragedy. The state must be present to\nprovide full protection to the victim while ensuring all perpetrators\nare held accountable before the law,\u201d said Nurul Arifin on Tuesday, 14\nJuly 2026.<\/p>\n
According to Nurul, the alleged involvement of dozens of perpetrators\nin a single case indicates a problem more complex than typical sexual\ncrimes. She pointed to indications of weak social controls, the\ninfluence of peer environments, and a decline in sensitivity to human\nvalues. \u201cWhen so many people are suspected of being involved in an act\nof sexual violence, it shows a social problem that must be a shared\nconcern. This is an alarm that character education, family supervision,\nand community awareness cannot be ignored,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She stressed that law enforcement must be carried out firmly and\nwithout discrimination. All suspects who have been named must be\nprocessed according to the applicable legal provisions, while law\nenforcement officials are urged to immediately arrest the suspects who\nremain at large. On the other hand, Nurul reminded that attention should\nnot be focused solely on the legal process against the perpetrators. The\nvictim\u2019s recovery must be a top priority because the psychological\nimpact of sexual violence, especially when committed by a group, can be\nvery prolonged.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe victim requires psychological support, identity protection,\nlegal aid, health services, and a guarantee that she can continue her\neducation without stigma. Do not let the victim become a victim for the\nsecond time due to social pressure,\u201d she said. Nurul also highlighted\nthe fact that most of the suspects are still minors. She believes this\ncondition is a signal that education regarding respect for the body,\nhealthy relationships, and understanding of consent must be strengthened\nfrom an early age through families, schools, and the community.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/nurul-arifin-demands-maximum-penalty-for-27-suspects-in-sampang-gang-rape-of-15-year-old-1784019154", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }