Kekerasan Seksual Dan Perlindungan Anak

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Abstract

President Joko Widodo on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 has issued and signed Government Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perppu) No. 1 2016 on Second Amendment to Law Number 23 of 2002 on the Protection of Children, which was amended by Act 35 of 2014. However, with the birth of this regulation has born pro and contra about its effectiveness. This paper attempts to describe the reasons behind doubt of the observer, both the pros and the contra. Finally it can be noted three conclusions. First, there are a number of factors that are the cause and source of violence against children. Second, the legal effectiveness in eliminating violence against children, is highly dependent on idealistic law enforcement and legal awareness of society. Thirdly, together with repressive efforts, preventive measures are also necessary to do in the form of providing a short course on family life for productive spouse and candidate parents. In addition, it is also urgent to provide a family counseling.