Application of Penal Mediation As An Alternative Settlement Of Domestic Violence Disputes

Abstract

Today violence against women continues to increase even though several efforts have been made from all levels of society to overcome it. Therefore, violence experienced by women is not only found in the community environment but can also be found in the household sphere. This research aims to find out how penal mediation is implemented along with the obstacles and solutions in its implementation, and also to find out how the ideal concept of penal mediation will be in the future. This study uses asociological juridical approach with descriptive analytical specifications. Data obtained from interviews and literature studies. The data was then analyzed qualitatively. The results of this study are (1) In the application of Penal Mediation as an alternative to resolving domestic violence cases disputes can be carried out by bringing together the two parties to the dispute accompanied by several parties including family and community leaders, (2) obstacles in implementing Penal Mediation as an alternative to resolving domestic violence disputes can be resolved with procedural requirements and substantive requirements (3) How can the ideal concept of penal mediation as an alternative to dispute resolution in domestic violence cases certainly be implemented in the future.