PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM PADA TINGKAT PENYIDIKAN TERHADAP ANAK SEBAGAI KORBAN TINDAK PIDANA PENCABULAN

(Studi Kasus Sat Reskrim Polres Wonogiri)

Abstrak

The purpose of this study was to analyze the application of the Child
Protection Act No. 23 of 2002 Jo. Act No. 17 of 2016 at the Polres Wonogiri.and
know the obstacles in practice.
Background of research is that children are the next generation that must
be protected by their future. Therefore the handling of sexual molestation involving
child victims must prevent children from psychological, social and mental trauma.
The research method consists of: the type of research is normative juridical
which is supported by empirical data through observation. The nature of the
research is descriptive. The required data consists of primary, secondary and tertiary
legal materials. The method of data collection is done by literature study, interview
and observation. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively.
The results of the study that technically disclosure of criminal acts of
molestation with child victims is done by collecting facts and evidence concerning
the event. If the incident is suspected to have a criminal element, then proceed with
the collection of evidence. Furthermore, if 2 (two) valid evidence has been found,
then it can be determined who is the suspect in the case or event. The obstacle in
practice is when it has to provide protection for children who are victims of sexual
crimes, especially from a psychological point of view. The number of investigative
personnel in the Unit PPA Polres Wonogiri is still limited, especially those who
have an educational background in psychology. Another obstacle is the limited
cooperation with social institutions outside the police that care about child
protection.
Keywords: Law No. 23 of 2002 Jo.Law No. 17 Tahun 2016 concerning Child
Protection, Investigation, Polres Wonogiri.