Angry Teenage Girls Raped By Father And Grandfather, Kris Dayanti Encourages Maximum Trauma Healing

Krisdayanti (Photo: IG @krisdayantilemos)

JAKARTA - Member of Commission IX DPR RI Kris Dayanti is sad about the case of a teenager with the initials AP who was a victim of the rape of three members of his own biological family. He encouraged the victim to get maximum trauma healing. "The sad incident that happened to teenagers in Madiun was a wound for all children and women. The victim must receive trauma healing assistance in order to recover soon,” said Kris Dayanti in Jakarta, Tuesday, November 7. A 17-year-old girl in Kertobanyon Village, Madiun Regency, East Java became a victim of rape by her biological father, uncle and grandfather. In addition, victims also often get physical violence from their families. Ironically, the victim has also experienced rape in 2021. The perpetrator of rape against AP had previously received a legal decision and served a period of detention. According to KD, this alarming incident is a reminder of the phenomenon of cases of sexual violence in Indonesia. For this reason, he emphasized the importance of handling cases of sexual violence. Moreover, Indonesia currently has Law No. 12 of 2022 concerning the Crime of Sexual Violence (TPKS) which guarantees the protection and rights of victims. Kris Dayanti said that the application of the TPKS Law could be one of the steps to break the chain of sexual violence in Indonesia, which is already like an iceberg phenomenon. This is because the TPKS Law also contains rules on prevention, including efforts to protect the public against sexual violence. " “ Settlement of the iceberg phenomenon of cases of sexual violence must indeed be carried out from upstream to downstream. The TPKS Law as a result of the struggle, many parties must be implemented effectively because it can regulate the rights of psychological recovery as well as restitution and other needs of victims," explained Kris Dayanti. AP is known to live with his father and family because his mother has not taken care of him since childhood because he already has a new family. “ Of course, the role of the Government is also needed to campaign for family resilience for the future of children, ” said the East Java legislator. The legislator from the East Java V electoral district also asked the government to take the victims of sexual violence more seriously. KD encourages the government to be able to ensure assistance for victims of sexual violence for their mental welfare in the future. "Security and trauma are common feelings felt by children who are victims of rape. They often face stress, depression, anxiety, and other psychological problems that can last a lifetime if they are not handled properly," he said. Kris Dayanti added that the Government has a responsibility in providing comprehensive psychological support to victims of sexual violence through related institutions. This is in accordance with the rules in the TPKS Law. The member of the DPR RI Health Commission emphasized that every victim of rape requires the assistance of psychologists, counselors and experienced medical personnel to provide care both physically and psychologically. The reason is, according to KD, mental health is very important for children's growth and development. Especially for those who experience traumatic events. "Provide the psychological assistance, therapy, and counseling needed to help children cope with trauma due to sexual violence,” said KD. Not only that, the government is also reminded to guarantee children's rights. One of them is the right to education. The victim of AP is known to not be able to continue his education level because his father is reluctant to redeem his diploma. "Children's rights also need to be given, especially regarding education. Because education is their provision to return to society after experiencing trauma recovery due to a series of physical and sexual violence," he explained. On the other hand, Kris Dayanti asked all stakeholders to pay attention to the AP case. Given, this case adds to the long list of incidents of sexual violence against children and women in Indonesia. “ Many already know about this case, there should be more firm attitudes built by the relevant agencies and stakeholders,” said KD. Therefore, KD reminded that the legal handling in the AP rape case could be processed as soon as possible. It is known that the Madiun Police have not yet summoned the alleged perpetrator to undergo an examination. The initial victim's report was said to have not been followed up on the grounds of lack of evidence. Whereas in Law No. 12 of 2022 concerning the Crime of Sexual Violence (TPKS) it is stated that the victim's statement is the main evidence. "In handling the TPKS case, the authorities must give sides to the victims. And law enforcers must process reports of criminal acts of sexual violence. Involving experts is also important to ensnare the perpetrators," said KD. "Therefore, law enforcement officials do not need to hesitate to use the TPKS Law as a reference in thoroughly investigating the case. This includes the Child Protection Law if the victim is still a minor,” added the member of the DPR RI Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency (BKSAP).

According to Article 4 paragraph 2 of the TPKS Law, rape or sexual intercourse of children is categorized as a criminal act of sexual violence. For this reason, the police are reminded not to ignore reports of children claiming to have TPKS. The TPKS Law also closes the peace room between victims and perpetrators of sexual violence. If proven to fulfill the criminal element, the perpetrators of sexual violence must be punished to the fullest.