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Unpad Task Force Addresses Sexual Violence Allegations Against Professor

From Tempo · (3d ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A professor at Universitas Padjadjaran's Faculty of Nursing is accused of sexual harassment against a student.
  • The university's Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence (Satgas PPKS) is investigating the report, following established procedures.
  • Satgas PPKS has received over 100 reports of alleged sexual violence since 2022, with a significant portion involving students.

Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) is taking a serious stance against sexual violence within its academic community, as evidenced by the proactive measures undertaken by its Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence (Satgas PPKS).

Our basis for starting an examination or investigation is a report, which can be from someone who knows something happened or from someone who feels harmed or the alleged victim.

— Ari Jogaiswara AdipurwawidjanaChairman of Satgas PPKS Unpad explaining the initiation process for investigations.

The recent allegations against a professor from the Faculty of Nursing have prompted swift action from Satgas PPKS. Chairman Ari Jogaiswara Adipurwawidjana emphasized that the task force operates based on formal reports, not social media buzz. While maintaining strict confidentiality to protect all parties involved, the task force is committed to a thorough and fair investigation process.

The commotion on social media is not a form of report for Satgas PPKS to follow up on.

— Ari Jogaiswara AdipurwawidjanaClarifying that social media discussions do not constitute official reports for the task force.

This process involves gathering information from the reporter, offering support services, and hearing the accused's side. The findings are then evaluated against relevant regulations, including the Law on Criminal Acts of Sexual Violence and Unpad's own rectorate regulations. Ultimately, Satgas PPKS will provide recommendations to the rector, who holds the authority to impose sanctions.

I am bound not to provide information, for example, whether a report has been received or how far the follow-up has progressed because we must uphold the principle of confidentiality.

— Ari Jogaiswara AdipurwawidjanaStating the commitment to confidentiality in handling sexual violence cases.

Since its inception in 2022, Satgas PPKS Unpad has been inundated with cases, handling over a hundred reports. The task force has adapted by increasing its membership to manage the caseload more effectively. However, they also recognize the need to direct some cases to external bodies like the police or child protection services when appropriate, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to addressing sexual violence beyond the campus confines.

The experience of the first two years was that when people started to know there was a Satgas PPKS and reported, we were overwhelmed.

— Ari Jogaiswara AdipurwawidjanaDescribing the initial challenges faced by the task force due to a high volume of reports.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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