Legal Protection of Child Victims of Sexual Crimes from a Legal and Psychosocial Perspective

Introduction: The protection of children needs serious attention because often, children become victims of sexual crimes. The number of sexual crimes against children shows that cases of sexual crimes against children are at an alarming level. Cases against children, especially minors, seem to have become a phenomenon. Case after case began to be revealed to the public, whether the perpetrators or victims were minors. The need for adequate legal protection for victims of sexual crimes is not only a national issue but also an international issue; therefore, this issue needs serious attention. Aims: This study discussed how legal protection is for child victims of sexual crimes from a legal and psychosocial perspective. Method: The research method used in this study is a normative juridical research method. Result: The result is the development of students' digital competencies plays an important role in improving global competitiveness towards the Golden Indonesia 2045. With research collaboration based on technological innovation, students can become the driving force for sustainable transformation of science.