Preemptive and Preventive Measures in Combating Domestic Violence

Abstract

Elimination of domestic violence is a guarantee given by the state to prevent any violent acts within households, to take action against perpetrators of domestic violence, and to protect victims of domestic violence. Violence against women today are increasing significantly. With the increasing number of cases of violence against women as housewives and the alarming effect it, Indonesian government decided to ratify Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 23 Year 2004 on the Elimination of Domestic Violence (Law of PKDRT) on September 14, 2004. Article 4 of the PKDRT Law emphasizes that the elimination of domestic violence aims to prevent all forms of violent acts within an household. In order to do preventive measures toward domestic violence, the Ministry which duties and responsibilities are in the field empowerment of women needs to carry out preventive actions, including organizing communication and information including education related to prevention of domestic violence. The Law of PKDRT is made as a legal basis for prevention and enforcement toward domestic violence. Preventing violence against women is a shared responsibility between the government and the community, this can be seen in Chapter V, in Article 12 and Article 15 of PKDRT Law. Therefore, it is our responsibility to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence that occur within the household. Efforts to prevent violence against women as housewives can be done or prevented through two forms, through pre-emptive efforts and preventive efforts.

Keywords: combating, domestic violence, preemptive and preventive measures.