Ministry of Women's Empowerment and LPSK Strengthen Collaboration to Handle Violence Case in Bandung
The Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (Kemen PPPA) and the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) are strengthening coordination in handling the violence case experienced by YTR, 29, in Bandung Regency, West Java. The move aims to ensure the victim receives protection, fulfilment of rights, and comprehensive recovery.
Deputy Minister of PPPA Veronica Tan stressed that the government strongly condemns the violence suffered by the victim and appreciates the swift action of the police in arresting the perpetrator. “Kemen PPPA strongly condemns the violence that occurred against victim YTR. We appreciate the swift action of the West Java Regional Police, who have successfully arrested the suspect. The handling of this case is evidence of the importance of inter-agency collaboration in ensuring victims receive protection and justice. After the arrest process, we are ensuring that further case handling proceeds with a victim’s perspective, including through the application of applicable legal provisions,” Veronica said on Thursday (25/6).
According to her, violence in dating relationships is still often considered a private matter, thus escaping public attention. In fact, various forms of violence in personal relationships, such as controlling behaviour, manipulation, social isolation, and physical, psychological, and sexual violence, need to be recognised early so that victims can immediately obtain protection. Veronica emphasised that a dating relationship cannot be used as a reason to justify acts of violence. She also highlighted the importance of building an environment that supports victims and prioritises legal accountability for perpetrators.
“The government is striving to build public awareness that violence in any form and in any relationship cannot be tolerated. Once violence occurs in a relationship, it is no longer a private domain issue but an act that must be legally accounted for,” she said. “One of the efforts we have made to strengthen a comprehensive violence case handling system is through the signing of a Joint Decree on the Pilot Programme for Integrated Services for Women and Children with seven ministries/agencies, including LPSK,” she continued.
On the occasion, Veronica also explained that the government is developing an integrated service model for women and child victims of violence. The pilot programme will be implemented in DKI Jakarta for one year, involving several relevant ministries and agencies. Through this programme, the government wants to ensure that each institution has a clear role in providing protection, recovery, rehabilitation, and funding support services for victims. A similar system is expected to be expanded to various regions in Indonesia so that the handling of violence cases becomes faster and more integrated.
Meanwhile, LPSK Chairman Achmadi stated that his agency has moved to provide protection for the victim through coordination with the hospital, the West Java Regional Police, investigators, the family, and the victim. After conducting an assessment, LPSK confirmed it is ready to provide protection and assistance according to the victim’s needs during the legal process. On the other hand, LPSK Deputy Chairperson Sri Nurherwati revealed the high rate of violence in intimate relationships, including dating relationships. Based on protection request data received by LPSK up to mid-2026, cases of violence in such relationships reached 86%.
According to Sri, the high figure indicates the need to increase public awareness that personal relationships should not be a reason to tolerate violence. “In accordance with Law Number 3 of 2026 concerning the Protection of Witnesses and Victims, there are provisions regarding special situations relating to vulnerable groups, including women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Through these provisions, LPSK will build a special mechanism so that victims, including victim YTR in Bandung and victims in other areas, can be accommodated, protected, and have their rights fulfilled. Kemen PPPA and LPSK, as representatives of the state, will continue to work together with companions and journalists to strengthen protection for witnesses and victims, and ensure the fulfilment of rights according to their needs,” said Sri Nurherwati.