Local Government Policy In Handling Sexual Violence Against Children In Bekasi City

Abstract

Cases of sexual violence against children are one of the serious problems that must be addressed immediately. Bekasi City is one of the cities with a fairly high number of cases of sexual violence against children. To minimize the number of cases of sexual violence against children, the Bekasi City government has issued Regional Regulation Number 3 of 2023 concerning Child Protection, previously regulations on child protection in Bekasi City were regulated in Bekasi City Regulation No. 12 of 2012 concerning Protection of Women and Children. However, this regulation is not effective, as evidenced by the increasing number of cases of sexual violence against children in Bekasi City. This study aims to analyze the role of local governments in overcoming sexual violence against children in Bekasi City. This study uses the policy implementation theory of Van Meter and Van Horn. This study uses a qualitative research method, using a descriptive analysis approach. The results of the study concluded that overcoming sexual violence against children in Bekasi City has not been implemented optimally, as evidenced by the still high number of cases of sexual violence against children in Bekasi City every year. There are several obstacles that hinder the implementation of policies to combat sexual violence against children, including the lack of public understanding regarding the handling of sexual violence against children, lack of parental supervision, the rampant distribution of pornography, alcohol and drugs and the lack of coordination between local governments and civil society organizations.