The Role of the Police in Managing the Crime of Child Molestation during COVID -19 Pandemic

Study in Trenggalek District Police Legal Area of Indonesia

Abstract

Cases of sexual violence such as rape and child molestation are rife during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. Based on data from the Indonesian Child Protection Commission, 19 cases of children who violated the law were victims of sexual violence in 2020. The second order was children who experienced physical violence, namely 9 cases in 2020. Various efforts have been made by both the government and the community to eliminate crime and violence. sexual relations, in particular sexual crimes and violence against children. However, these efforts can only reduce the intensity of the crimes committed, not stop sexual crimes or obscenity. This article uses an empirical legal research method because it examines the role of the Police at the Trenggalek Police in tackling the crime of obscenity. The practical juridical approach examines legal provisions that occur in practice or reality in society [5]. Primary and secondary data were used, and the initial data was obtained by interview method with open and closed questionnaires. . The role of the police is small in preventing the crime of obscenity through serious efforts such as outreach and appeals to the community. Furthermore, several inhibiting factors in overcoming the crime of child molestation are a) the current COVID-19 pandemic. b) Technology and social media are developing rapidly. c) Direct socialization by the Trenggalek Police to the community about the importance of preventing child molestation is still rare. Suggestions that can be recommended are that in the future police officers in Trenggalek District in carrying out their programs need to collaborate with relevant agencies such as schools, and related agencies of the Trenggalek Regency Government.