LPSK Strengthens Proactive Protection for Victims of Alleged Sexual Violence at FH UI
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) is strengthening efforts to protect victims of alleged sexual violence offences (TPKS) at the University of Indonesia’s Faculty of Law (FH UI) through proactive measures to ensure victims feel brave enough to report and receive their rights in the legal process.
LPSK Deputy Chair Susilaningtias, in a statement in Jakarta on Friday, emphasised that a proactive approach is an essential part of responding to victims’ vulnerabilities, particularly in digital-based sexual violence cases that could cause psychological and social pressure.
“LPSK is ready to provide protection and assistance to victims in digital-based sexual violence cases. We ensure that victims feel safe, including in facing potential pressure, threats, or concerns over identity disclosure,” she said.
These steps are taken without waiting for an official request from the victim, as regulated under Law No. 31 of 2014 on Witness and Victim Protection, by conducting direct outreach on 15–16 April 2026 through information deepening and coordination with the campus, task force, students, and the victim’s legal representatives.
She explained that LPSK has the authority to provide protection without waiting for a request, as long as there is an urgent need and the victim’s consent.
“We see vulnerabilities that need to be addressed from the start. Therefore, LPSK takes a proactive approach to ensure victims understand their rights and have access to protection,” she said.
Based on the deepening results, LPSK noted concerns among victims, ranging from potential pressure and threats, risks of identity exposure in digital spaces, to the possibility of counter-reporting using other legal provisions.
“Such conditions can affect victims’ courage to continue the legal process,” she said.
Victim psychology
According to Susilaningtias, barriers in sexual violence cases are not only in proving the case but also in the psychological and social factors faced by victims.
In the legal context, Law No. 12 of 2022 on TPKS stipulates that sexual violence is not only physical but also non-physical, including statements, comments, or actions with sexual nuances through electronic media that cause discomfort or intimidation.
Additionally, the regulation also covers electronic-based sexual violence, including the dissemination of sexual content without the victim’s consent, which can be punished with imprisonment and fines.
LPSK assesses that the practice of disseminating comments or content without permission through digital groups in this case potentially meets the elements of a criminal offence, either as non-physical sexual harassment or electronic-based sexual violence.
On the other hand, handling at the campus level is carried out through the Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence (Satgas PPKS), as well as providing counselling services for victims.
LPSK emphasised that it will continue to coordinate with various parties, including the victim’s legal representatives and educational institutions, to ensure protection runs effectively and sustainably.
This step is deemed important to create a sense of security for victims, while ensuring the legal process can proceed without pressure, so that victims’ rights can be fulfilled fairly.