Social Minister Risma Visits 2 Children Victims Of Rudapaksa, Biological Father In North Maluku

Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini visited two children of victims of forced violence by their biological fathers in North Halmahera (Halut)/DOK ANTARA

TERNATE - Minister of Social Affairs (Mensos) Tri Rismaharini visited two children of victims who were forced by their biological father in North Halmahera (Halut) Regency, North Maluku Province (Malut). "Of the two children who were victims of forced abuse, one of them was pregnant," said Social Minister Risma in Ternate, quoted from Antara, Wednesday, August 9. The Ministry of Social Affairs through the Directorate of Social Rehabilitation for Children and the Bangka Bahagia Ternate Center has previously responded to cases of news published in the media on July 18, 2023. In addition to conducting psychosocial assessments, he said, the Ministry of Social Affairs team brought the two victims and their mother for obsestri and gynecology examinations, and laboratory examinations to find out whether there was a virus in the victim's body. In addition, the victim's younger brother's health condition was also examined. In fact, the two victims and biological mothers were also facilitated by a psychiatrist to find out the psychological impacts experienced. In addition, in terms of education, the Ministry of Social Affairs advocates so that J and G can continue their education. The Ministry of Social Affairs team also visited the victim's school so that the school would provide support and facilitate the victim's education. The Ministry of Social Affairs, he said, coordinated with the Social Service regarding DTKS and PBI JK, and met with local officials to provide support to the families of the victims The Ministry of Social Affairs team also directly provides psychosocial therapy and support in the form of hypnotherapy and art therapy. Hypnotherapy is done to increase calm and self-acceptance. Then, art therapy is given to help regulate emotions of sadness and anger, and shame which is very dominant. Victims are also given counseling and psychoeducation related to current conditions to be better able to accept themselves and remain optimistic about their future. The victim's mother is also motivated to be firm in undergoing the legal process; Meanwhile, the victim and his sister and cousin received attention assistance (Social Rehabilitation Asistency) in the form of school supplies, clothing, additional nutrition, personal hygiene equipment, and educational play tools. The victim's mother received assistance in the form of mattresses and Attention to coffee shops entrepreneurship near the port. This entrepreneurship package includes shop rentals for 1 year as well as tools and materials to make coffee. Entrepreneurship assistance was also given to the victim's grandmother in the form of additional capital for the food stall business. The victim's grandmother also received mattresses and pillows. The Ministry of Social Affairs has coordinated with law enforcement officials so that the perpetrators can be punished optimally. Including the addition of 1/3 punishment because the perpetrators are family.

Based on the results of the assessment, victim J (19) has been sexually assaulted by his biological father since 2019, while victim G (17) has experienced a similar incident since 2021. "Not only experienced sexual violence, both of them also experienced physical violence," said Risma.