Examining Child Victims of Incest in Indonesia: Between the Legal System and Family Dysfunction

Authors

  • Tateki Yoga Tursilarini Research Center for Social Welfare, Village, and Connectivity
  • Trilaksmi Udiati Research Center for Social Welfare, Village, and Connectivity
  • Irmawan Irmawan Research Center for Social Welfare, Village, and Connectivity
  • Sunit Agus Tri Cahyono Research Center for Social Welfare, Village, and Connectivity
  • Suryani Suryani Research Center for Social Welfare, Village, and Connectivity
  • Dodi Al Vayed Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi Nusantara Sakti Sungai Penuh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31958/juris.v23i1.12341

Keywords:

Child Victims of Incest, Legal System, Family Dysfunction

Abstract

This study aimed at examining the factors causing incest sexual abuse against children in the context of family dysfunction and the legal system. A qualitative approach was used in conducting this research with a case study method of five families who experienced incest violence. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and the analysis of relevant documents. The research findings showed that family dysfunction, such as divorce and poverty, as well as a lack of understanding and application of moral and religious values, were the main factors causing incest. In addition, the implementation of the law, which was not yet effective, and the absence of comprehensive prevention efforts had worsened the situation. This study emphasizes the need for enforcement of the legal system, family understanding, and community culture to be better at preventing, helping, and ensuring legal certainty to protect the psychology and future of children from incest sexual violence.

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2024-06-28

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Tursilarini, T. Y., Udiati, T., Irmawan, I., Cahyono, S. A. T., Suryani, S., & Vayed, D. A. (2024). Examining Child Victims of Incest in Indonesia: Between the Legal System and Family Dysfunction. JURIS (Jurnal Ilmiah Syariah), 23(1), 129–142. https://doi.org/10.31958/juris.v23i1.12341

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