The Urgency of Strengthening Regulation and Implementation of Mental Health Protection in Handling Sexual Violence in the Criminal Justice System

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Normative analysis reveals gaps in mental health protection for victims and perpetrators in Indonesia's criminal justice system, suggesting reforms.

Legal protection for mental health in Indonesia's criminal justice system remains inadequate, particularly for sexual violence cases.
Victims of sexual violence often endure significant psychological trauma, while perpetrators may also have mental health needs.
A normative methodology was employed, utilizing both conceptual and statutory approaches to analyze relevant regulations.
This study highlights gaps in existing laws, aiming to provide recommendations for legal reforms to enhance mental health protection.

Hutagalung et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Normative analysis reveals gaps in mental health protection for victims and perpetrators in Indonesia's criminal justice system, suggesting reforms.