Case Report: Johnson’s Typology of Intimate Partner Violence in Violence Against Women in Unrequited Marriages

Abstract

Violence against women, especially in the context of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), is a serious problem and women’s position as vulnerable parties is often the target of violence by their partners. This position is even more vulnerable for women in unofficial marriages (unrequited marriages). This case report focuses on cases of IPV against women in vulnerable positions and examines its relationship to Johnson’s typology of Intimate Partner Violence. The purpose of this paper is to examine IPV cases based on the positions of victims and perpetrators according to Johnson’s typology of Intimate Partner Violence as well as the application of Law No. 23 of 2004 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence (UU PKDRT). Johnson’s typology can be applied to cases for vulnerable women and provides guidance on case management interventions. The victim experienced an Intimate Terrorism relationship pattern. The legal system in Indonesia does not yet recognize the pattern of relationships based on power in IPV, but forensic experts' knowledge in this regard can provide guidance in the process of law enforcement and intervention in helping victims.