UPAYA PERLINDUNGAN TINDAK KEKERASAN SEKSUAL TERHADAP ANAK DIBAWAH UMUR DITINJAU DARI UU NO.35 TAHUN 2014

Abstract

Abstract : This research was conducted with the aim of knowing how legal protection for children as a result of sexual harassment and what are the factors that cause sexual abuse of children. By using normative juridical research methods, it can be concluded: 1. The protection of child sexual abuse as a victim adheres to 4 principles, namely (1) the principle of non-discrimination which is applied in a way that does not discriminate and continues to process the case without any distinction in any way, (2) the principle of best interests for the child which is implemented by keeping the victim's identity secret, (3) the principle of the right to life by providing assistance in the form of counseling assistance, medical assistance and legal assistance in providing housing, and (4) the principle of caring for the child's opinion, namely the child's statement in giving testimony must be reconsidered because in this case the child who is the victim is also a witness. 2. Factors causing child sexual abuse include; There is an orientation of sexual interest in children (pedophilia), there is mass pornography, and children's lack of understanding of sexuality issues, lack of control from parents and family, the environment, opportunities, the influence of playmates and the influence of social media on child development. Lack of control from parents and family is the main cause of sexual harassment because parents and family form the main character of children.

Keywords: Harassment, sexual, child.