Lestari Moerdijat: Campus Safety Ecosystem Governance Must Be Clear and Measurable

Effective implementation of a safe campus ecosystem requires clear and measurable governance. ‘Ensuring protection for members of the Higher Education Violence Prevention and Handling Task Force (Satgas PPKPT) is a crucial step in creating a safe campus ecosystem free from violence,’ said MPR Vice Chair Lestari Moerdijat in a written statement on Sunday (24 May). Beny Bandanadjaja, Director of Learning and Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemendiktisaintek), stated on Tuesday (19 May) that the Satgas PPKPT requires protection while carrying out its duties. Potential friction between reporting victims and the accused often creates difficult situations and psychological pressure for case mediators. Satgas PPKPT members are vulnerable to threats, intimidation, and personal data leaks (doxing) from certain parties. Data from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemendiktisaintek) shows that it received over 800 campus violence reports throughout 2025. Furthermore, the Indonesian Education Monitoring Network (JPPI) recorded at least 233 education-related violence cases in the first quarter of 2026, with sexual violence being the predominant type. Lestari noted that the establishment of the Satgas PPKPT via Ministerial Regulation No. 55 of 2024 represents progress. However, the noble task of task force members to create safe campus environments often faces serious obstacles. Rerie, Lestari’s familiar name, stressed that policies to create a safe campus ecosystem must be accompanied by concrete system implementation. She said protection for the Satgas PPKPT cannot be sporadic but must be an integral part of broader campus governance. ‘Campus violence prevention and protection mechanisms must be continuously refined. While Ministerial Regulation No. 55 of 2024 indicates a more systematic approach, its implementation effectiveness still faces on-the-ground challenges,’ said Rerie, who is also a member of the House of Representatives’ Commission X. Rerie noted that violence case handling is often hindered by victim resistance due to cultural factors, power dynamics, and conflicting interests. To address this, she urged universities to have clear and easily understandable implementation guidelines for all field officers. ‘Challenges and obstacles in implementing PPKPT should not be excuses to delay the regulation’s implementation and allow violence in educational settings to persist,’ stressed the National Democrat Party’s Senior Council member. According to Rerie, with data showing campus violence as a recurring and widespread phenomenon, establishing clear and measurable safety ecosystem governance is imperative. ‘Without a structured protection scheme for those on the front lines of case handling, efforts to create a safe and civilised campus environment will continue to face significant challenges,’ Rerie concluded. (H-2)