PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM PADA TINGKAT PENYIDIKAN TERHADAP ANAK SEBAGAI KORBAN TINDAK PIDANA PENCABULAN: (Studi Kasus Sat Reskrim Polres Wonogiri)

The purpose of this study was to analyze the application of the ChildProtection Act No. 23 of 2002 Jo. Act No. 17 of 2016 at the Polres Wonogiri.andknow the obstacles in practice.Background of research is that children are the next generation that mustbe protected by their future. Therefore the handling of sexual molestation involvingchild victims must prevent children from psychological, social and mental trauma.The research method consists of: the type of research is normative juridicalwhich is supported by empirical data through observation. The nature of theresearch is descriptive. The required data consists of primary, secondary and tertiarylegal materials. The method of data collection is done by literature study, interviewand observation. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively.The results of the study that technically disclosure of criminal acts ofmolestation with child victims is done by collecting facts and evidence concerningthe event. If the incident is suspected to have a criminal element, then proceed withthe collection of evidence. Furthermore, if 2 (two) valid evidence has been found,then it can be determined who is the suspect in the case or event. The obstacle inpractice is when it has to provide protection for children who are victims of sexualcrimes, especially from a psychological point of view. The number of investigativepersonnel in the Unit PPA Polres Wonogiri is still limited, especially those whohave an educational background in psychology. Another obstacle is the limitedcooperation with social institutions outside the police that care about childprotection.Keywords: Law No. 23 of 2002 Jo.Law No. 17 Tahun 2016 concerning ChildProtection, Investigation, Polres Wonogiri.