PENEGAKAN HUKUM TERHADAP PELAKU KEKERASAN FISIK DALAM RUMAH TANGGA DI KEPOLISIAN RESOR KITA GORONTALO KOTA

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the factors responsible for this problem, including the behavior patterns of the perpetrators and the efforts made by the police to deal with the problem. using qualitative empirical juridical methodology in the research. The results show that economic factors, infidelity, and alcohol consumption are the causes of physical domestic violence. In Gorontalo City area, economy and infidelity are the main factors affecting the majority of physical violence victims. In Gorontalo City, perpetrators of domestic violence are dealt with by two methods: the criminal justice system (penal)/repressive measures (efforts after the crime) and the non-criminal justice system/preventive measures (prevent before the crime). The results show how important interventions from various parties, including law enforcement officials, social institutions, and the community, are to protect victims and avoid domestic violence. An important step to reduce domestic violence cases in Gorontalo City is prevention and education regarding the effects of domestic abuse and the significance of community legal knowledge.