The Protecting Children with Disabilities from Sexual Violence: A Legal and Forensic Psychology Approach
Perlindungan Anak Penyandang Disabilitas dari Kekerasan Seksual: Pendekatan Hukum dan Psikologi Forensik
Abstract
Cases of sexual abuse against children with disabilities, such as the case in the news on Kompas TV on November 22, 2023, committed by a widower against two minors with disabilities, show the high vulnerability of this group to sexual violence. This research aims to evaluate the law that has been applied to cases of abuse against children with disabilities and the impact that has occurred so far. This research examines legal protection for children with disabilities through a literature review and forensic psychology. The analysis identified key challenges, such as law enforcement officers' lack of understanding of the special needs of children with disabilities and barriers to evidence collection. While supportive regulations exist, the implementation and accessibility of the law still face challenges. Children with disabilities are often targeted for sexual violence due to physical and mental limitations and communication difficulties. There is a need for law enforcement training, sexual education, and legal system reform to create a safer environment for children with disabilities. A forensic psychology perspective offers solutions in the form of adaptive interview methods and rehabilitation strategies that consider the victim's condition in this discussion.
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