Effectiveness of National Regulations in Protecting Sexual Violence Victims

Abstract

This study analyzes the effectiveness of national regulations in providing comprehensive protection for victims of sexual violence in the era of modern democracy. Through the normative juridical method, the study examined three main laws, namely the Law on the Crime of Sexual Violence, the Law on the Elimination of Domestic Violence, and the Child Protection Law, with a focus on the application of norms and the challenges of their implementation. The results of the study show that the existing legal framework has made significant progress through the expansion of the definition of sexual violence, the recognition of victims’ rights, and the provision of recovery and restitution service mechanisms. However, the effectiveness of implementation is still influenced by various obstacles, such as regulatory disharmony, limited capacity of officials, lack of support services, and socio-cultural barriers that hinder reporting and access to justice. This study emphasizes the urgency of strengthening implementation through regulatory harmonization, institutional capacity building, and improvement of recovery services, so that the goal of victim protection can be achieved substantively. These findings contribute to the development of national policies that are more responsive to the needs of victims.