Effectiveness of Investigations According to Law No. 23 of 2004 in Cases of Domestic Violence

Abstract

Domestic violence is an act that is contrary to human values, however, domestic violence is still rampant in society, including in Grobogan. This paper aims to analyze in more depth the investigation of domestic violence cases that occurred in Grobogan, which until now has not been effective. This paper uses a descriptive analytical research method. Based on the existing data analysis, it was found that the implementation of investigations in domestic violence cases in Grobogan in its development cannot be said to be effective. This is because many families or households are still unaware that domestic violence is no longer a family matter but has become a public matter, even a violation of human rights and threatens human life. In addition, many law enforcement officers are still unfamiliar with the Domestic Violence Law. This causes obstacles to the process of investigating domestic violence cases when victims report to the RPK (Special Service Room) located in the Regional Police Criminal Investigation Unit in each province in Indonesia. Many investigators have not yet provided legal services to victims, following the protection procedures specifically established by Law 23 of 2004. This has led to victims withdrawing or withdrawing their reports and complaints. The legal services provided by the Protection Unit have not been implemented effectively.