RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia’s National Police launched a special training module on Sexual Violence Crimes. The initiative follows the implementation of Law Number 12 of 2022 on Sexual Violence Crimes. The program aims to strengthen standardized and victim-oriented case handling.

Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, Arifah Fauzi, emphasized strengthening officers’ capacity. She said professional and empathetic initial responses are crucial in handling cases. Police serve as the frontline institution interacting directly with victims.

“We appreciate the initiative of the National Police in drafting and developing a training module as a follow-up to the implementation of Law Number 12 of 2022 concerning Sexual Violence Crimes. The Police have a strategic role as the frontline that first interacts with victims. An initial response that is professional, empathetic, and victim-oriented will greatly determine the quality of the legal process and the level of public trust in the institution,” she said.

She stressed the training reflects a concrete commitment, not merely a ceremonial activity. It aims to improve capacity, competence, and sensitivity in handling sexual violence cases. Strengthening human resources is essential for better victim protection.

“Based on the 2024 National Women’s Life Experience Survey conducted with Statistics Indonesia and the University of Indonesia, one in four women in Indonesia has experienced violence. Violence most often occurs in the household domain and is dominated by sexual violence. Meanwhile, the 2024 National Survey on Children and Adolescents’ Life Experiences shows that one in two children in Indonesia has experienced violence, with emotional violence being the most common form. These data indicate that violence remains a serious issue requiring systematic responses from all stakeholders,” she said.

The minister underlined that the TPKS Law mandates a victim-centered approach. It regulates rights to handling, protection, and recovery, including restitution and compensation. Law enforcers must have specific competencies and gender equality perspectives.

“Through this training module, we hope strengthening human resource capacity becomes a long-term investment in reducing sexual violence. We also hope participants implement the knowledge and skills gained in daily duties, so prevention and handling efforts become more effective and provide dignified justice for victims,” she said.

Meanwhile, Deputy Head of the Education and Training Institute of the Indonesian National Police Inspector General Andi Rian Ryacudu Djajadi said the launch is a strategic step. He noted sexual violence cases remain significant. UN Women representative and Liaison Ulziisuren Jamsran added the initiative is part of the Berani II program supported by the Government of Canada with UN Women, UNFPA, and UNICEF.