PERPETRATORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES IN PALU CITY

Abstract

This article is titled "Perpetrators of Domestic Violence Cases in Palu City." Domestic Violence (DV) cases in Indonesia are still considered taboo, particularly due to the belief that reporting violence by a partner, whether a husband or wife, is akin to exposing family shame. Moreover, some religious texts are interpreted to justify “violence,” even when intended as a form of discipline. However, these texts can be contextualized in light of current developments and circumstances. This raises the question of how law enforcement addresses perpetrators of domestic violence amidst these cultural and religious perceptions, especially since the state has enacted a Law on the Elimination of Domestic Violence. Furthermore, during the COVID-19 pandemic, cases of domestic violence surged significantly. This research aims to examine and analyze the enforcement of the law against domestic violence perpetrators in Palu City using empirical legal research methods. The findings reveal the maximum efforts of law enforcement authorities in enforcing the law against perpetrators of domestic violence. Thus, it can be concluded that in Palu City, the enforcement of laws against domestic violence perpetrators has been carried out optimally. With law enforcement efforts to apply restorative justice approaches, it is hoped that the sense of justice within the community can be fulfilled.