Legal Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence Against a Wife in East Jakarta with the Initials NAD by a Husband with the Initials S

Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Korban Kekerasan dalam Rumah Tangga (KDRT) Yang Terjadi Kepada Istri di Jakarta Timur dengan Inisial AND Oleh Suami Inisial S

Abstract

Domestic violence represents a serious violation of human rights that continues to occur widely in Indonesia, with women—particularly wives—remaining the primary victims. This study aims to analyze the legal protection provided to victims of domestic violence based on Law Number 23 of 2004 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence, as well as to examine its implementation in a real case that occurred in East Jakarta, in which a wife, identified as AND, was subjected to physical abuse and threats with a sharp weapon by her husband, identified as S. This research employs a normative-empirical legal approach, combining the study of written law with its practical application. The findings reveal that, from a normative perspective, Indonesian regulations have provided a comprehensive legal framework to protect victims, including rights to medical assistance, legal aid, and temporary protection. However, in practice, several challenges persist, such as victims’ reluctance to report due to fear, limited access to legal and psychological support, and weak institutional coordination among law enforcement agencies. These issues highlight the gap between legal ideals and actual implementation. Therefore, strengthening victim protection requires improving the capacity of law enforcement officers, expanding victim support facilities, and enhancing public legal awareness to ensure that legal protection for domestic violence victims is both effective and just.