Ministry Of PPPA Asks Apparatus To Take Strict Action On 6 Children's Obscene Music Teachers

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) has asked law enforcement officials to take firm action against the music teacher who molested six children in Arjasari District, Bandung Regency, West Java.

The Deputy for Special Protection for Children at the PPPA Ministry, Nahar, emphasized that immoral acts against minors aged 5-7 years which were allegedly committed by a music teacher were heinous acts.

"Provide punishment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, in particular Law Number 17 of 2016 concerning Stipulation of Government Regulation in Lieu of Law Number 1 of 2016 concerning the Second Amendment to Law Number 23 of 2002 concerning Child Protection," said Nahar, quoted by Antara. , Saturday, February 5th.

Considering that there are more than one child victim, the perpetrator is said to be sentenced to a minimum of five years' imprisonment and a maximum of 15 years' imprisonment and a maximum fine of Rp.

Nahar said that his party had coordinated with relevant agencies in Bandung Regency and had carried out outreach, assistance, and strengthening to the victims and their families.

"The Bandung Regency Department of Population Control, Family Planning, Women's Empowerment, and Child Protection (PPKBP3A) schedules counseling and assistance for victims at Safe Houses if needed. In addition, the PPKBP3A Office has coordinated with sub-districts, villages, RT, and local RWs to strengthen victims and his family," said Nahar.

According to him, parenting by giving attention, time, and support to meet the physical, mental, and social needs of children who are still growing is very important for parents.

He said parents are figures who must accompany and guide children in several stages of growth, namely starting from caring for, protecting, educating, and directing in a child's new life in each stage of its development for the next period.

"Seeing the importance of the role of parents, parents should be able to supervise their children more when they are not at home or close to their supervision to avoid actions taken by the perpetrators," said Nahar.