Pencegahan Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga (KDRT) Melalui Kegiatan Konseling Keluarga

Abstract

This research uses a qualitative field method (field research) with a descriptive type. Data collection techniques using participant observation, interviews, and documentation, data collection techniques with purposive sampling. The results of this study resulted in several findings namely that cases of domestic violence in Cirebon District are increasing day by day. In fact, in most cases, the perpetrators who cause domestic violence are committed by their partners. However, not a few couples whose position as victims of domestic violence but still do not want to report their cases to the authorities on the grounds they still love their partners. One effort to prevent domestic violence can be done with family counseling activities. Family counseling aims to help family members learn to appreciate emotionally that family dynamics are a link between other family members. The conclusion of this study resulted in the finding that one of the efforts in preventing domestic violence can be done with family counseling activities. Therefore, professional and reliable counselors are needed both academically and practitioners in solving domestic violence problems KDRT.