Assistance for Women Victims of Sexual Violence through the Southeast Sulawesi Women's Group in Kendari City

Abstrak

Sexual violence is a complex problem that not only has a physical, but also psychological, social, and emotional impact on the victim. This study aims to describe the mentoring process carried out by the Southeast Sulawesi Women's Group for women victims of sexual violence, as well as identify supporting and inhibiting factors in the mentoring process. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation of informants consisting of Southeast Sulawesi Women's Group staff, companions, and victims. The results of the study showed that assistance by the Southeast Sulawesi Women's Cluster included case identification, legal assistance, psychological counseling, women's rights education, and social reintegration. The success of mentoring is reflected in increased victim's courage in reporting, psychological recovery, and participation in empowerment programs. The main supporting factors are inter-institutional work networks, the quality of companions, and family and community support. Meanwhile, the biggest obstacles are social stigma, limited resources, and lack of public education. This research confirms that the Southeast Sulawesi Women's Cluster plays a strategic role in victim recovery and gender justice advocacy, and recommends the need for sustainable synergy between communities, governments, and non-governmental institutions.

Kata kunci

• Mentoring
• Sexual Violence
• Southeast Sulawesi Women's Groups
• Women