PERANAN LEMBAGA PERLINDUNGAN ANAK (LPA) SUMATERA BARAT DALAM MENANGANI KASUS KEKERASAN SEKSUAL PADA ANAK DI KOTA PADANG 2020-2024

Abstract

Child protection is regulated under Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law Number 23 of 2002 on Child Protection. Data from the West Sumatra Child Protection Agency (LPA) indicate that cases of child sexual violence in Padang from 2020 to 2024 remain high and require serious intervention. The research problem formulation includes: (1) What is the role of the West Sumatra Child Protection Agency (LPA) in handling cases of child sexual violence in Padang City?; (2) What challenges does the West Sumatra Child Protection Agency (LPA) face in handling cases of child sexual violence in Padang City?; (3) What efforts are made to overcome these challenges faced by the West Sumatra Child Protection Agency (LPA) in handling cases of child sexual violence in Padang City? This study employs a sociological legal research approach, with data sources obtained from primary data (interviews) and secondary data. Data collection techniques include document studies and interviews, while data analysis is conducted using qualitative methods. The research findings reveal: (1) The West Sumatra Child Protection Agency (LPA) plays a role in providing legal assistance and psychological support to child victims of sexual violence; (2) The challenges faced by LPA include internal constraints (lack of human resources, limited facilities, and funding constraints) and external constraints (weak law enforcement and societal conditions); (3) Efforts undertaken by LPA include conducting public awareness campaigns, collaborating with the UPTD PPA (Integrated Service Center for the Protection of Women and Children), and recruiting volunteers.