DAMPAK PSIKOLOGIS KORBAN KEKERASAN DALAM RUMAH TANGGA DI KOTA JAMBI

Abstract

Based on the data base from Jambi Police PPA documentation, there are 98 cases of domestic violence that occurred throughout 2015, both physical and psychological violence. The factors causing these violences are ranging from economic problems (65%), cheating (20%), the difference in vision and mision of establishing households (10%), and the abandonment issues (7%). The psychological impact of domestic violence can be a loss of confidence, a trauma which appears when someone sees the similar events, and the fear to perform daily activities. The protections are required from family, police, prosecutors, advocates, social institutions, the protection of the courts, health services in accordance with medical needs, special handling related to the privacy of victims, assistance by social workers and legal assistance at every level of examination process in accordance with the provisions of the legislation, and also the spiritual guidance services.