Jakarta Makes It Easier to Report Violence Against Women and Children

Jakarta Empowerment, Child Protection, and Population Control (PPAPP) Agency has recorded a rising trend in cases of violence against women and children from January 1 to November 24, 2025.

"These channels empower the public to speak up,"

This increase shows greater public willingness to report such incidents, in line with easier access to various available reporting channels.

According to the data, a total of 2,024 cases have been reported across all regions, with the highest number coming from East Jakarta, followed by South Jakarta, West Jakarta, and other areas. This surge is already close to the total number of cases in all of 2024, even though 2025 is not yet over.

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By case type, the reports involve various forms of violence against women and children, including sexual, physical, and psychological abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, and online-based crimes. The data is dynamic and continuously updated based on public reports.

Jakarta PPAPP Agency Head Iin Mutmainnah noted that children under 18 account for 53 percent of the reported victims, both male and female.

“This increase doesn't necessarily mean the situation is getting worse; rather, it indicates that more people are speaking up. It's also supported by the growing ease of access to the many complaint channels now available,” Iin explained on Monday (11/24).

She added that the Jakarta Provincial Government provides various complaint channels, both offline and online. These include the Women and Children Protection Center Unit (UPT PPPA), mobile counseling services, Family Service Centers (Puspa), and 44 complaint posts located in sub-district offices and Child-Friendly Public Spaces (RPTRAs). Each post is equipped with counselors and paralegals to ensure cases are handled properly and with care. 

" These channels empower the public to speak up and also serve as an indicator of increased public awareness about violence-related issues," she mentioned.

She ensured that all case handling is based on the validity of incoming reports. Because these are complaints, the identities of both the reporter and the victim must be clear to avoid mishandling. Neverthless, the Jakarta PPAPP team remains active in mitigation efforts such as socialization, anti-violence campaigns, and direct outreach to schools and communities.

"Since violence cases are a cross-cutting issue, their handling involves collaboration across multiple agencies, such as Education, Health, Social, and PPAPP agencies," she shared.

As a follow-up, the Jakarta Provincial Government is currently drafting revisions to Regional Regulation (Perda) No.8/2011 on the elimination of violence against women and children. The revision will produce two new regulations in 2026: the Perda on Women's Protection and the Perda on the Implementation of Child-Friendly Cities and Regencies.

“The latest regulation will include provisions from the 2022 Sexual Violence Crime Law, enhancing the local legal framework’s relevance and responsiveness to evolving violence issues in the community,” she said.