ANALYSIS OF MENTAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN LHOKSEUMAWE CITY

Sufrina Keumala Ayu, Sufri Eka Bhakti, Camela Rahmasyita

introducing Research methods Conclusions and suggestions

Based on the research results obtained from interviews, in the
aspect of being able to contribute positively to the environment, child
Method : victims of sexual violence cannot maximize their positive contribution After sexual violence experienced by children, sexual
Lately there are various negative behaviors towards qualitative with descriptive analysis to their environment. Internal factors that influence are conditions that victims can also experience physical, psychological, and
children in everyday life. One of them is the increasing approach are still filled with shame to meet with many people too become one of mental trauma and suffering that need to be handled in an
number of cases of sexual violence against children. the internal factors that influence informants to contribute positively to integrated manner. DP3AP2KB in the city of Lhokseumawe,
Data from the Official Journal of The American Academy the environment. This is in accordance with Huraerah's statement that in carrying out efforts to restore mental health to children who
of Pediatrics with the title Global Prevalence of Past-year Data collection techniques: victims of sexual violence will experience mental impacts that tend to are victims of sexual violence, is carried out through a process
Violence Against Children: A Systematic Review and Interview be anti-social. of assistance to victims consisting of medical, psychological
Minimum Estimates (2016), it is estimated that more than 1 External factors that affect a child's ability to contribute positively and juridical assistance. There are several main factors that
billion children in the world aged 2-17 years, experience include the role of the family and the state of the social environment. affect the mental health of children who are victims of sexual
violence Physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect in Africa,
Research informants:
Based on the results of the researcher's interview with the counselor, the violence, which were obtained from the results of interviews
Asia, and North America have experienced violence in the past 4 people, namely, 2 key informants,
environmental conditions around which stigmatize children as victims with the DP3AP2KB Lhokseumawe City, namely internal
year [1]. In the city of Lhokseumawe, cases of sexual violence counselors, and their parents
of sexual violence, so that they prefer to stay at home rather than factors and external factors. Internal factors are shyness and
against children also continue to increase, in 2018 cases of contribute to participating in activities around their place of residence. tend to be anti-social. External factors that can affect the
sexual violence against children reached 80 cases, compared to Data analysis methods: The Head of the DP3AP2KB Division explained that external factors mental health of victims of sexual violence include the role of
2016-2017 which was only 60 cases [2]. data reduction, data presentation, that affect the mental health of children victims of sexual violence the family and the community's understanding of the
According to B2P3KS Yogyakarta (2017), the conclusion drawing, conclusion and sometimes experience obstacles due to the lack of support for the protection of children's rights.
characteristics of children who are victims of sexual violence verification victim's family environment. In this case, children who are victims of surrounding environment.
as much as 35.44% are quiet, whiny and shy, 24.05% are sexual violence still do not have a safe environment and home to
hyperactive and naughty and 3.92% like to wear scanty accommodate victims and a place to live that needs a place to take
clothes, socio-economic characteristics of the families of the
perpetrators and victims 55% are families who are
Result and Discussion shelter so that the victim feels comfortable and safe in the process of
mental recovery after sexual violence. Referensi
accompanied by two parents and 45% are divorced or In addition, according to the Head of the Child Assistance and
Sexual violence is a criminal case that is very troubling and every
deceased [3]. Development Division, the environmental condition of the place of [[1] Infodatin, pusat data dan informasi kementerian
child must receive protection from acts of sexual violence that can
In Law Number 23 of 2002 Article 4 concerning child residence and shelter is also a factor that greatly influences the mental
protection, it is stated that every child has the right to be able
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violence, it is better if the child who is the victim gets a recovery recovery of victims of sexual violence. For example, because they are
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deteriorate. The world of children that should be colored by also result in delays in the ongoing process of assisting victims.
violence may not recover fully without support from their social PelayananKesejahteraan Sosial
playing activities, learning, and developing interests and To overcome the obstacles that arise in making recovery for victims
environment, family, counselor and community and public services.
talents for the future, in reality is colored by dark and sad data
Based on the results of the study, children who are victims of of sexual violence, DP3AP2KB Lhokseumawe City made various Yogyakarta(B2P3KS) 2017
due to sexual violence. efforts, including: Approaching the victim's family so that the family [4] Huraerah, Abu. (2018). Kekerasan Terhadap
sexual violence are less able to develop their potential, because after
Therefore, mental health, especially the mental health of can help the victim's healing process. Forming a companion team with
children who are victims of sexual violence, becomes very
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change to be very protective, children are only allowed to do certain the aim of facilitating the process of mentoring and service outreach.
important to study. Conducting socialization to the community about the importance of
activities. Another factor is that it comes from within the individual or
internally, according to Huraerah's explanation, one of the signs of understanding sexual violence and the process of protecting and Created by:
victims of sexual violence is experiencing changes in the victim's recovering victims.. 1. Ichasul amal
cognition such as decreased concentration power, lack of focus and 2. Karina aulia putri
often pensive [5]. 3. Irna khairani siregar