Beyond the Shadows: Strengthening Legal Protection for Children with Disabilities Survivors of Sexual Violence

Abstract

This research discusses the legal protection of children with disabilities as victims of sexual violence in Indonesia. According to Law Number 35 of 2014, sexual violence is any sexual act that results in physical, psychological, or sexual suffering. Children with disabilities are vulnerable to sexual violence and require special protection. Although there are regulations governing the protection of children with disabilities, their implementation is still ineffective. This research uses the normative juridical method and collects data from laws and regulations, books, and the results of previous research. The results of this study show that legal protection for children with disabilities who are victims of sexual violence is still limited and needs to be strengthened with special assistance and proper accessibility.