The prevention and handling of sexual violence in religious education units

ABSTRACT Sexual violence is an iceberg phenomenon in Indonesia. Sexual violence is a form of violent acts and treatment that degrades human dignity, which contradicts the values of divinity and humanity, disturbs public security and order, and violates Human Rights. The cases of sexual violence that have been revealed so far do not reflect the actual problem. Data collected by KPAI (Indonesian Child Protection Commission) indicates that sexual violence also occurs in educational environments, including in religious education units under the Ministry of Religious Affairs, such as Madrasahs, Pesantren, and other forms of religious education units. Educational institutions are required to prevent sexual violence through socialization, learning, strengthening governance, cultural reinforcement, and other activities as needed. Meanwhile, the handling of sexual violence is carried out through reporting, protection, assistance, enforcement, and victim recovery activities. Specifically, for the handling of sexual violence, effective, efficient, measurable, and transparent actions are required to ensure protection for the reporter, the reported individual, and the educational institution. In relation to this, it is necessary to establish Guidelines for the Handling of Sexual Violence in Educational Units within the Ministry of Religious Affairs. This research focuses on government policies, particularly those of the Ministry responsible for religious affairs, in efforts to prevent and address sexual violence in religious education units under the Ministry's supervision. The aim of this research is to understand and analyze the Ministry of Religious Affairs' policies in preventing and addressing sexual violence in religious education units and its implementation. This research uses normative and empirical juridical methods with techniques such as literature review, collecting primary and secondary materials, and direct investigation at the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The target of this research will be published in a legal scientific journal and serve as a study material for the Ministry of Religious Affairs in formulating policies for the prevention and handling of sexual violence in religious education units. Keywords: sexual violence; religious education units