West Java Legislator Urges Special Attention for Kidnapping and Abuse Victim

A West Java legislator is calling for urgent and special attention for a 29-year-old victim who endured three years of kidnapping and abuse. Iwan Koswara, a member of Commission V of the West Java Regional People's Representative Council from the PSI party, stated that the victim's harrowing experience demands more than just legal action against the perpetrators.

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The victim must be the main focus. The regional government must ensure the victim's recovery is maximized. The state must be present to provide protection and assistance to the victim and their family.

Koswara emphasized the critical need for concrete government support to ensure the victim's comprehensive and sustainable recovery. "The victim must be the main focus. The regional government must ensure the victim's recovery is maximized. The state must be present to provide protection and assistance to the victim and their family," he said on Monday. He stressed that handling the victim's needs requires an integrated approach involving various regional agencies, including the Health Office, Social Services, and the Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Office.

The legislator acknowledged that the trauma from prolonged captivity and violence leaves significant physical and psychological scars. Therefore, he advocated for adequate healthcare, psychological counseling, and social support. "The psychosocial rehabilitation and long-term assistance programs need to be part of the government's recovery efforts," Koswara added. He also urged the government to ensure the victim has the opportunity to rebuild a decent life after such a traumatic ordeal.

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The psychosocial rehabilitation and long-term assistance programs need to be part of the government's recovery efforts.

Commission V will continue to monitor the victim's case and push for necessary support from the regional government. Koswara hopes this incident will serve as a catalyst to strengthen protection systems for children and vulnerable groups across West Java. "This incident is a reminder to all parties that protection for women and vulnerable groups must be a priority. We hope the victim receives justice and a proper recovery to rebuild their future," he concluded.

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This incident is a reminder to all parties that protection for women and vulnerable groups must be a priority. We hope the victim receives justice and a proper recovery to rebuild their future.