<![CDATA[Domestic violence is no longer viewed as a private matter, but rather as a violation of human rights that requires state intervention through a comprehensive protection system. This study aims to analyze the implementation of protections for victims of domestic violence in East Nusa Tenggara based on Law No. 23 of 2004 on the Elimination of Domestic Violence. This study employs a juridical-empirical method with a policy evaluation approach. Data were collected through document analysis, interviews with law enforcement officials, health workers, social workers, and victim support organizations, as well as the researcher’s experience in advocating for the protection of women and children. The results show that victim protection has been implemented in three main dimensions: legal protection through the PPA Unit; health protection through the Integrated Service Center at Bhayangkara Hospital in Kupang; and socioeconomic protection through safe house mechanisms and social support. However, the implementation has not been optimal. In the legal sphere, differences in understanding were found among law enforcement officials regarding the scope of the household, the victim’s age status, and the approach to handling cases of domestic violence. In the health sector, there are structural barriers because service centers are housed within the vertical police structure, which cannot be funded by the regional budget (APBD), even though they are required to serve victims from the general public. Meanwhile, socioeconomic protection remains hampered by limited facilities, insufficient shelter capacity, a shortage of support staff, and a lack of funding that is responsive to victims’ needs. This study confirms that the effectiveness of protection for victims of domestic violence cannot rely solely on the existence of regulations but requires harmonized understanding among law enforcement officials, strengthening the capacity of integrated services, and developing a protection system oriented toward the recovery and empowerment of victims.]]>
