Sexual violence continues to be a pressing issue in Indonesian universities. Unlike other disabilities, psychosocial disabilities are often harder to identify. Reports from women with psychosocial disabilities are frequently deemed not credible, perceived to have given consent. This study aims to evaluate the capacity of Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence and develop guidelines on aspects to consider when handling sexual violence claims from women with psychosocial disabilities. The study involved 72 participants from university task forces, and seven experts specializing in gender, law, psychology, psychiatry, culture, and morals, selected through convenience sampling and critical sampling. Data were collected via focus group discussions and in-semi structured interviews based on a specific case. The study’s findings revealed knowledge gaps between task forces and experts in explaining the aspects that need to be considered when determining claims of sexual violence from women with psychosocial disabilities. Expert insights are crucial to identify key considerations for evaluating these claims. The discussion highlighted that all aspects—capacity to give free consent, partner relations and the culture of serving men, internalized beliefs about sexual expression, power imbalances in romantic relationships, and gendered decision-making processes—are interconnected.
Sexual violence continues to be a pressing issue in Indonesian universities. Unlike other disabilities, psychosocial disabilities are often harder to identify. Reports from women with psychosocial disabilities are frequently deemed not credible, perceived to have given consent. This study aims to evaluate the capacity of Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence and develop guidelines on aspects to consider when handling sexual violence claims from women with psychosocial disabilities. The study involved 72 participants from university task forces, and seven experts specializing in gender, law, psychology, psychiatry, culture, and morals, selected through convenience sampling and critical sampling. Data were collected via focus group discussions and in-semi structured interviews based on a specific case. The study’s findings revealed knowledge gaps between task forces and experts in explaining the aspects that need to be considered when determining claims of sexual violence from women with psychosocial disabilities. Expert insights are crucial to identify key considerations for evaluating these claims. The discussion highlighted that all aspects—capacity to give free consent, partner relations and the culture of serving men, internalized beliefs about sexual expression, power imbalances in romantic relationships, and gendered decision-making processes—are interconnected. Read More
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