PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP ANAK KORBAN KEKERASAN DALAM RUMAH TANGGA BERDASARKAN UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 35 TAHUN 2014 TENTANG PERLINDUNGAN ANAK

Abstract

Physical violence against children is one of the serious issues faced by many countries, including Indonesia. This phenomenon not only damages the child's physical well-being but also has long-term impacts on their mental health, social development, and future. According to data from the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI), the number of child abuse cases continues to increase every year. This situation indicates an urgent condition that needs to be addressed through a comprehensive approach. The rise in physical violence crimes against children is caused by various factors. First, economic factors and poverty often act as the main triggers. Families living below the poverty line tend to experience high levels of stress, which can lead to violence as a form of release. Second, the lack of education and awareness regarding children's rights and the impacts of physical violence also contribute to the high rates of violence. The research method employed in this study is a normative juridical research with a case study approach. This research is based on secondary data sources gathered through literature review of literary data, which were then analyzed using descriptive data analysis methods. The research findings indicate that child protection is a collective responsibility of parents, families, communities, and the government to ensure that children's rights are protected and fulfilled. Although regulations governing children's rights exist, their implementation in Indonesia remains suboptimal, as evidenced by numerous cases of rights violations that persist. Legal protection for children who are victims of domestic violence (DV) is stipulated in laws such as Law No. 23 of 2004 on the Elimination of Domestic Violence and Law No. 35 of 2014 on Child Protection, yet it faces various challenges in law enforcement, availability of support facilities, and public understanding. This legal protection includes preventive measures through regulation and education, curative actions through law enforcement and victim support, and rehabilitative efforts for the physical, psychological, and social recovery of child victims.