Inp.polri.go.id - Pariaman. Indonesia’s Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) received 1,392 applications for protection from witnesses and victims of child sexual violence between January and 14 December 2025, marking a significant increase from approximately 1,018 cases recorded in the previous year.
Deputy Chair of LPSK Susilaningtias said on Friday (19/12/2025) that the rise could reflect growing public awareness of LPSK’s services, a higher incidence of reported cases, or a combination of both.
“We cannot yet conclude whether the increase is due to improved public awareness of LPSK or because more cases are being uncovered,” she said during a public outreach event in Pariaman, West Sumatra, as reported by antaranews.com.
Despite the increase, LPSK remains capable of providing assistance, including recovery support, compensation, and other forms of protection. However, many cases of child sexual violence remain unreported, often due to fear, stigma, or lack of awareness about available protection mechanisms.
To address this, LPSK, together with a member of the House of Representative (DPR)’ Commission IV, conducted outreach activities to encourage victims to report abuse and seek protection. LPSK noted that protection requests can be submitted through letters, email, social media, law enforcement agencies, or victim support networks.
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