Yustisia Merdeka : Jurnal Ilmiah Hukum
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): JURNAL YUSTISIA MERDEKA

Legal Protection for People with Mental Disorders (ODGJ) as Victims of Rape Resulting in Pregnancy

Rahmadiani Kartika Lestari (Unknown)
Samsul Arifin (Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jun 2026

Abstract

Introduction to the Problem: Sexual violence against people with mental disorders (ODGJ) creates double vulnerability, with victims facing the trauma of rape and limited access to justice. This issue is exacerbated by the resulting pregnancy, and even worse, the birth of a child from the crime. Purpose/Study Objectives: From this problem, this study aims to understand the legal protection for people with mental disorders (ODGJ) who become pregnant as a result of the crime of rape. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research method used in this study is Empirical Legal Research with a qualitative approach, with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews. Findings: The results of this study conclude that legal protection for people with mental disorders (ODGJ) who are victims of rape resulting in pregnancy is currently inadequate and faces gaps in implementation in the field. ODGJ are doubly vulnerable due to stigma and mental health conditions that hinder their ability to resist, report, and access justice. Ideal protection should be comprehensive and non-discriminatory, and provide ongoing psychological rehabilitation to address multiple traumas. Furthermore, if the pregnancy continues to childbirth, the focus of legal protection must shift entirely to guaranteeing the rights to life, growth, and development of the child born from the crime. Paper Type: Research Article

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Journal Info

Abbrev

yustisia

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Jurnal YUSTISIA MERDEKA diterbitkan oleh Fakultas Hukum Universitas Merdeka Madiun, terbit per satu semester (dua nomor dalam setahun) Pada bulan Maret dan September. Memuat naskah hasil penelitian, kanjian konseptual, analisis kritis di bidang hukum, konstiusi dan isu-isu ketatanegaraan, dengan ...