The strategy of prevention and handling sexual violence against women: Case study in Indonesian state universities [Author Accepted Manuscript]

Sexual violence in Indonesian universities frequently involves both lecturers and students. According to the Women's Commission, there were 45,069 reported cases in 2020, indicating that prevention and response mechanisms remain suboptimal. This study aims to analyse the management and strategic efforts undertaken to prevent and address sexual violence within higher education institutions. Employing a descriptive-qualitative research design with a case study approach, data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that several universities in Indonesia have implemented various initiatives through the Center for Gender and Child Studies (PSGA), task forces for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence (PPKS), socialization and awareness programs, standard operating procedures, student gender organizations, and the appointment of Vocal Points in each faculty. The most rational and sustainable prevention strategies include enforcing institutional regulations, integrating sexual violence education into classroom learning, conducting socialization and outreach programs, supporting student gender organizations, establishing peer support groups such as Story Friends, appointing faculty-level Vocal Points, and strengthening religious activities such as tahlil and religious lectures. Mechanisms for managing cases comprise protection, assistance, prosecution, and victim recovery, including medical and psychological rehabilitation, legal aid, and academic support. Nevertheless, law enforcement remains weak; investigations are often restricted to administrative measures and limited sanctions for perpetrators, while universities tend to obscure rather than transparently resolve such cases.