JAKARTA - Minister of Empowerment of Women and Child Protection (PPPA), Arifah Fauzi, again emphasized the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of the identity of children who are victims of violence. He urged all parties to be more careful in disseminating information, especially content that can reveal the identity of children.
"Protection of children's identity is part of efforts to protect victims from stigma, social pressure, and prolonged trauma. Digital footprints can last a very long time and potentially have psychological impacts on children in the future. Therefore, we also encourage that content that has the potential to reveal the identity of the victim be immediately reported to be removed from digital platforms," said Minister of PPPA Arifah Fauzi in a statement in Jakarta, quoting ANTARA, Sunday, March 8.
He said this in response to the case of alleged sexual violence against a girl (8) in Asahan Regency, North Sumatra.
The KemenPPPA continues to coordinate with law enforcement and local governments to ensure that the handling of cases is in accordance with legal provisions and the principle of the best interests of the child.
This effort also includes fulfilling the victim's rights to comprehensive assistance and recovery services.
"Handling cases like this does not only focus on the legal process against the perpetrators, but also ensures that the victims receive psychological assistance, social support, and legal assistance so that the victim's recovery process can run optimally," said Arifatul Choiri Fauzi.
This case was first known by the victim's mother after receiving information from the victim's friend.
The victim's mother then dug out information from her son and then reported the incident to the police on October 13, 2025.
The alleged perpetrator is suspected of violating Article 76E in conjunction with Article 82 paragraph (1) of Law Number 17 of 2016 concerning the Determination of Perpu Number 1 of 2016 concerning the Second Amendment to Law Number 23 of 2002 concerning Child Protection with a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum fine of Rp. 5 billion.
Currently, the perpetrator has been named a suspect and has been secured by the police.
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