PERAN DINAS PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN PERLINDUNGAN ANAK PENGENDALIAN PENDUDUK KELUARGA BERENCANA (DP3AP2KB) DALAM MENCEGAH KEKERASAN TERHADAP PEREMPUAN DAN ANAK DI KOTA PADANG

Abstract

The DP3AP2KB Office plays a role in preventing violence against women and children in Padang City, as stipulated in Padang Mayor Regulation No. 49 of 2022 concerning the Position, Organizational Structure, Duties, Functions, and Work Procedures of the Office of Women's Empowerment, Child Protection, Population Control, and Family Planning. However, cases of violence against women and children in Padang City still occur frequently, requiring the active role of DP3AP2KB. Problem Formulation: 1) What is the role of DP3AP2KB Padang City in preventing violence against women and children? 2) What are the obstacles faced by DP3AP2KB Padang City in preventing violence against women and children? 3) What efforts has the DP3AP2KB of Padang City made to prevent violence against women and children? This research is sociological-juridical in nature. The data sources used are primary and secondary data collected through document studies and interviews, which were then analyzed qualitatively. Research results: 1) The role of DP3AP2KB Padang City in preventing violence against women and children is realized through advocacy, education, assistance services, and the establishment of children's forums and PATBM. 2) The obstacles faced by DP3AP2KB Padang City include low public awareness and difficult access to remote areas. 3) Efforts made by DP3AP2KB Padang City in preventing violence against women and children include socialization, women's economic empowerment, the establishment of children's forums, and cross-sector coordination to create and implement women and child-friendly programs.