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        "id": 1720479,
        "msgid": "victims-of-sexual-violence-in-pati-islamic-boarding-school-at-risk-of-relationship-trauma-to-depression-1778194560",
        "date": "2026-05-06 08:17:03",
        "title": "Victims of Sexual Violence in Pati Islamic Boarding School at Risk of Relationship Trauma to Depression",
        "author": "Qommarria Rostanti",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Psychologist Astrid Wen warns that female students victimised in a sexual violence case at a Pati Regency Islamic boarding school in Central Java face severe psychological impacts, including relational trauma, anxiety, depression, and heightened vulnerability to future abuse, exacerbated by the power imbalance and silencing systems within the institution. She stresses the need for comprehensive handling, including strict legal consequences for perpetrators to affirm victim protection, thorough assessments, long-term psychological support, and family education to foster a safe environment. Astrid clarifies that the issue stems from misuse of authority by individuals, not religious teachings, often involving manipulation through religious doctrine that confuses and silences young victims.",
        "content": "<p>Psychologist for children and families, Astrid Wen, reveals that the\nfemale students who are victims of sexual violence at one of the Islamic\nboarding schools in Pati Regency, Central Java, are at risk of\nexperiencing serious psychological impacts. Cases like this are\nconsidered very severe, especially because they occur repeatedly, in\nimbalanced power relations, and within a system that silences the\nvictims. \u201cThe psychological impacts that may arise in children include\nrelational trauma, severe anxiety, depression, feelings of helplessness,\nidentity confusion, and vulnerability to becoming victims again in the\nfuture,\u201d said Astrid when contacted by Republika on Tuesday (5\/5\/2026).\nAccording to Astrid, some survivors may even experience distortions in\ntheir understanding of what is considered normal. When violence occurs\ncontinuously without protection, children can experience deep confusion\nregarding boundaries, truth, and their self-worth. Therefore, trauma\nhandling for victims cannot be done simply or instantly. According to\nher, a comprehensive approach is needed, one of which is ensuring a firm\nlegal process against the perpetrators. \u201cIt is important for the\nperpetrators to face legal consequences. This sends a strong message\nthat the larger system protects the victims. If not, survivors may feel\nthat seeking help is futile, and this worsens the psychological wounds,\u201d\nsaid Astrid. In addition, every victim needs to undergo a thorough\nassessment, covering psychological, physical conditions, and family\nsupport. Long-term psychological accompaniment is also key, given that\nthe trauma recovery process can take years and requires periodic\nmonitoring. \u201cThe role of the family and immediate environment is also\nvery important. They need to receive education so they can accompany the\nvictims without blaming, while becoming a source of safety for the\nchild,\u201d said Astrid. She emphasises that the root of the problem in this\ncase does not lie in religious teachings, but rather in the misuse of\npower relations by individuals. Religious figures who hold high social\npositions are often seen as unquestionable authorities, making children\nmore vulnerable to submission. In some cases, perpetrators may also\nmisuse religious language or doctrine to justify actions, confuse\nvictims, and even make victims feel that what happened is God\u2019s will.\n\u201cChildren and adolescents, who are still in the developmental stage, do\nnot yet have the full capacity to critically analyse such things. As a\nresult, they are easily trapped in manipulation and feel afraid or\nashamed to speak out,\u201d said Astrid.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/victims-of-sexual-violence-in-pati-islamic-boarding-school-at-risk-of-relationship-trauma-to-depression-1778194560",
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