Lecturer and psychologist, Nanda Audi, S.Psi. M.Psi., and Head of Sub-Directorate of PPKS Iman Pasu Marganda Hadiarto Purba, S.H., M.H., thoroughly discuss sex grooming in front of UNESA students .
Unesa. ac.id, SURABAYA–Modes of sexual violence are increasingly diverse, some occur online or virtually, there is also the latest in the form of sex grooming via social media. This was conveyed by Nanda Audi, S.Psi. M.Psi., as a UNESA lecturer in the Extravaganza Talkshow by Anti-Sexual Violence Ambassadors, in the Auditorium of Building i6, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol), on Friday, April 26 2024.
Women who are also on the PKKS Task Force team it explains, by definition, the terms sex or sexual grooming refer to the inducements made by the perpetrator of sexual violence to gain trust and control over the victim. The process itself is packaged in a manipulative way to trap victims, especially those related to sexual activity.
"Usually the term sex grooming is initially only experienced by minors, because they don't understand the dangers of sexual violence, but "There are also victims among students," said the UNESA psychologist.
Nanda said the strategies that are often found start from social media, especially dating or dating applications. The perpetrator usually uses social media and online communications to approach the victim, create an impression of security, and gradually lead the victim into more vulnerable situations.
Simply put, the perpetrator will plan a strategy to prepare, build a relationship, and manipulate the victim by the ultimate goal of exploiting them sexually.
The perpetrator's strategy usually involves paying special attention to the victim, giving gifts, providing emotional support, and identifying and exploiting the victim's vulnerabilities.
"Sex grooming In the context of sexual crimes, they do not only occur physically, but can also involve psychological and digital dimensions, and if students feel signs of violence, immediately report them to the PPKS Task Force," he said.
He adding that victims of this violence often experience significant psychological trauma. Selection of victims who tend to be more vulnerable or have no experience with such situations can increase the traumatic impact on the victim.
From a legal aspect, Iman Pasu Marganda Hadiarto Purba, S.H., M.H., Head of Sub-Directorate for Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence said < em>sex grooming is actually not written directly in the law, but is part of sexual violence.
"If we refer to the PPKS Law regarding sexual violence, it is stated that violence Sexual intercourse is degrading, harassing and is not justified in any form," he explained.
He explained that cases of sex grooming often occur where victims can experience online harassment and digital violence. Usually the perpetrator threatens to share personal information or images of the victim online which can create additional stress and harm the victim's reputation.
As a preventive measure, sex grooming needs to be a common concern and part of educational content to increase awareness of risks such as excessive attention, forming emotional relationships too quickly, and introducing sexual elements inappropriately.
"Maintain self-limitations when interacting with new people, especially not giving too much personal information. "detail and avoid sharing personal information that is too detailed publicly," said Iman.
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Director of Prevention and Handling of Strategic Issues (PPIS), Prof. Dr. Mutimmatul Faidah, M.Ag., said that various new modes of sexual violence must be aware of, especially by children or students, university students and even society in general.
In addition, entitled 'Show your Skill to Grow Up Yourself and Growth Zero Sexual Violence' also featured representatives of AKS Ambassadors as well as theater from the winner of 1st place on the PPKS Task Force expression stage in 2023. Not only that, at the peak of the event there was an announcement of the winner of the extravaganza competition by the UNESA Anti-Sexual Violence Ambassador.
In the infographics category, 1st place was won by Taufiq Urrahman Deva; 2nd place Azhaya Hazwa Praja; and 3rd place winner Distrya Tryandana. In the short film category, 1st place was won by Nabila Qothrunnada's team; 2nd place winner Manda Dwi Agustin team; and 3rd place winner was the Pirgianas Surya Aditama team. Finally, in the painting category, 1st place was won by Nur Aula Sabrina; 2nd place by Dewi Ihza Fitriani; and 3rd place was won by Zulfa Ulinnuha. []
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