LPSK Strengthen the Protection of Sexual Violence Victims of Students at UI Faculty of Humanities

JAKARTA - The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) has strengthened its efforts to protect victims of alleged sexual violence (TPKS) at the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia (FH UI) through proactive steps to ensure that victims dare to report and obtain their rights in the legal process.

Deputy Chairman of the LPSK Susilaningtias emphasized that a proactive approach is an important part of responding to the vulnerability of victims, especially in cases of digital-based sexual violence that have the potential to cause psychological and social pressure.

"LPSK is ready to provide protection and assistance to victims in cases of digital-based sexual violence. We ensure that victims can feel safe, including in the face of potential pressure, threats, or concerns about the disclosure of identity," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, April 17.

This step was taken without waiting for a formal request from the victim, as stipulated in Law Number 31 of 2014 concerning Witness and Victim Protection, by directly reaching out to 15-16 April 2026 through information deepening and coordination with campuses, task forces, students and legal representatives of victims.

He explained that the LPSK has the authority to provide protection without waiting for a request, as long as there is an urgent need and the victim's approval.

The forms of protection prepared include security guarantees, psychological recovery, legal assistance, and the fulfillment of the victim's procedural rights.

"We see that there are vulnerabilities that need to be responded to from the beginning. Therefore, LPSK takes a proactive approach to ensure that victims understand their rights and have access to protection," he said.

Based on the results of the in-depth investigation, LPSK noted concerns among the victims, ranging from potential pressure, threats, the risk of revealing their identities in the digital space, to the possibility of reporting back using other legal provisions.

"This condition can affect the victim's courage to continue the legal process," he said.

Psychological victimization

According to Susilaningtias, the obstacles in cases of sexual violence are not only in the form of proof, but also in the psychological and social factors faced by the victims.

"Protection is important so that victims do not face additional risks when considering or undergoing legal proceedings," he said.

In the legal context, Law Number 12 of 2022 concerning TPKS regulates sexual violence not only physically, but also non-physical, including verbal, comments, or sexually suggestive actions through electronic media that cause discomfort or intimidation.

In addition, the regulation also regulates electronic-based sexual violence, including the dissemination of sexually charged content without the victim's consent, which can be punished with imprisonment and a fine.

LPSK assessed that the practice of spreading comments or content without permission through digital groups in this case has the potential to meet the elements of a criminal offense, both as non-physical sexual harassment and electronic-based sexual violence.

On the other hand, handling at the campus level is carried out through the Sexual Violence Prevention and Handling Task Force (Satgas PPKS), as well as providing counseling services for victims.

However, the limited capacity of the service is still in need of external support.

LPSK emphasized that it would continue to coordinate with various parties, including the victim's lawyers and educational institutions, to ensure that protection is effective and sustainable.

This step is considered important to create a sense of security for victims, as well as ensuring that the legal process can proceed without pressure, so that the rights of victims can be met fairly.