Strengthening the ecosystem for preventing and handling sexual violence on campus to support achievements SDGs gender equality

Abstract

This research aims to describe (1) the ecosystem for preventing and handling sexual violence (PHSV) on campus and (2) the effectiveness of implementing an ecosystem for PHVS on campus. This qualitative research with interviews, FGDs, and document studies. The subjects were University Leaders, PHSV Task Force, Anti-Sexual Violence Ambassadors, lecturers, students, and educational staff at Surabaya State University. The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Haberman pattern. The research results show that the ecosystem for preventing and handling sexual violence (PHSV) on campus includes (a) campus community, (b) physical elements, (c) PHSV responsive curriculum, (d) regulation, and (e) interactions between campus community. Strengthening the academic atmosphere through the design of a hidden curriculum in the form of non-violent interactions and the integration of anti-sexual violence in learning. Prevention strategies effectively create a positive, friendly, safe, equal, and participatory campus culture fighting sexual violence. Case-handling strategies have a positive impact from various sides. Victims dare to speak up and receive psychological, social, and legal assistance. The perpetrator will receive sanctions according to existing regulations, thereby ensuring that there is no recurrence of the case and increasing the commitment of the campus community not to commit acts of sexual violence.