Indonesian Journal of Law and Economics Review
Vol 19 No 3 (2024): August
Recent Cases

Legal and Psychological Impact of Child Sexual Harassment
Dampak Hukum dan Psikologis Pelecehan Seksual terhadap Anak


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  • Fitriani Dwi Astuti*,
  • Samian Samian,
  • Achmad Suharto,
  • A.H. As’ari Tufiqurrohman,
  • Dwi Edi Wibowo
Fitriani Dwi Astuti
Universitas Pekalongan, Indonesia *
Samian Samian
Universitas Pekalongan, Indonesia
Achmad Suharto
Universitas Pekalongan, Indonesia
A.H. As’ari Tufiqurrohman
Universitas Pekalongan, Indonesia
Dwi Edi Wibowo
Universitas Pekalongan, Indonesia

(*) Corresponding Author
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/ijler.v19i3.1150
Published August 12, 2024
Keywords
  • Children,
  • Sexual Abuse,
  • Legal Protection
How to Cite
Astuti, F. D., Samian, S., Suharto, A., Tufiqurrohman, A. A., & Wibowo, D. E. (2024). Legal and Psychological Impact of Child Sexual Harassment. Indonesian Journal of Law and Economics Review, 19(3), 10.21070/ijler.v19i3.1150. https://doi.org/10.21070/ijler.v19i3.1150

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Abstract

Background: Sexual harassment against children in Pekalongan City has escalated, with factors such as diminished parental supervision and shifting moral values contributing to its prevalence. Knowledge Gap: Existing literature primarily explores legal repercussions and short-term psychological impacts, leaving a gap in comprehensive studies on long-term emotional effects and effective legal protection measures. Aims: This study aims to fill these gaps by identifying causative factors, evaluating psychological and emotional impacts over time, and assessing current legal protections. Results: The research highlights that children experiencing sexual abuse face severe psychological conditions like anxiety and depression, along with lasting emotional disturbances such as trauma and emotional dysregulation. Legal efforts are currently centered on reactive measures rather than preventative strategies. Novelty: This study is novel in its longitudinal analysis of emotional impacts and its critique of legal frameworks in place, suggesting improvements for future protective measures. Implications: The findings advocate for enhanced legal frameworks that focus not only on punitive measures but also on preventive and rehabilitative strategies to better protect children and foster resilience against the psychological and emotional scars of abuse.

Highlights:

  • Causative Factors: Key contributors include decreased parental supervision and shifting societal values.
  • Long-term Impacts: Highlights severe psychological effects like depression and trauma.
  • Legal Frameworks: Stresses the need for improved preventive and rehabilitative legal measures.

Keywords: Children, Sexual Abuse, Legal Protection

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