Campus Violence Cases Surge, Ministry of Education: Victims Trust Cases Handled by Task Force

JAKARTA - The acting Inspector General of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek), Nur Syarifah, revealed that the trend of increasing reports of violence on campuses in recent years demonstrates the impact of strengthening reporting and handling systems.

“If viewed from the data from 2021 to 2026, there has indeed been an increase in reports. This is in line with the increasing number of task forces,” said Nur Syarifah, during a meeting with Commission X of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), on Monday (20/4/2026).

The impact is that reporting channels have become more open and responsive.

“The increase in reports is also influenced by the courage and trust of victims that their cases will be processed,” she stated.

However, field dynamics show that violence on campuses is not limited to one form.

Therefore, regulations have been updated through Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation No. 55 of 2024 with a broader scope, covering six forms of violence, including physical, psychological, and bullying.

However, Ministry Regulation 55/2024 regulates its handling in the administrative realm to ensure that campuses remain safe spaces for the academic community.

If indications of serious criminal acts are found, the task force will encourage victims to report to law enforcement authorities (APH), while providing accompaniment.

“The task force facilitates and accompanies victims,” she explained.

In practice, administrative handling can run parallel to the legal process.

She added that the system also provides objection mechanisms up to appeals to the ministry if parties are dissatisfied with decisions at the campus level.