PPPA Accompanies Women Victims Of Bullying In Tambora

KPPPA office/ Photo: Doc.KPPPA

JAKARTA - A girl became a victim of bullying in Tambora, West Jakarta. In a video that spread widely on social media, she seemed to be crying, in pain, and continued to be beaten by several of her peers. His body was the target of the blow, while his ears continued to be showered with insults and accusations that he should not have received.

Behind the viral recording, there is deep trauma that is currently trying to be cured. The DKI Jakarta Office of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) moved quickly. Through the Technical Implementation Unit for the Protection of Women and Children (UPTD PPA), assistance to victims is immediately provided.

"The victim's child has undergone a psychological assessment, and also received legal consultation. This is important so that he knows that the law is in his favor," said Novia Hendriyati, an advocate from UPTD PPA, Monday, April 21.

Novi, as soon as he is familiarly called, ensures that assistance does not only stop at the early stages. Both efforts to resolve it through peaceful (diversion) and legal channels will continue to be guarded by his side.

"We are still there to accompany the victim at every step," he said in a firm but gentle voice.

Meanwhile, the three girls suspected of being perpetrators of bullying are now entrusted to Handayani's Safe House. They are still minors. Therefore, their handling was carried out with a special approach, as stipulated in Law Number 11 of 2012 concerning the Juvenile Criminal Justice System.

The handling of the perpetrators is now under the West Jakarta Correctional Agency (Bapas). Novi hopes that they will also receive psychological support.

These 'children involved also need assistance. We hope that Fathers can coordinate with the nearest puskesmas to provide counseling services. In Jakarta, psychological treatment for children like them can be accessed through basic health facilities," he explained.

The West Jakarta Metro Police also paid attention to this case. According to AKP Dimitri Mahendra, the safety and psychological condition of the victim is a top priority. "We immediately accompanied and checked psychologically, assisted professionally from P3A," he said.

In addition, coordination is also carried out with the Social Service to handle the social aspects of this case.

The video showing the bullying was heartbreaking. The victim was accused of seizing the girlfriend of one of the perpetrators, then being ridiculed, cursed, and finally physically abused. The cries and screams for help were unable to stop the hands that continued to float into his body.

Now, in the midst of wounds that have not healed, the victim continues to be helped to rise. He is not alone. Government institutions, law enforcement officers, and assistants continue to be by his side. Because every child has the right to grow in a sense of security, not in fear.