The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) notes that violence against women frequently occurs throughout all Indonesian provinces. In 2016, 233 Komnas Perempuan partner service institutions across 34 provinces handled 13,602 cases.
Provinces on the island of Java rank among the top three with the highest number of cases. Jakarta holds the top position, followed by East Java, West Java, and Central Java.
Of the 13,602 cases of violence, 75 percent occurred in the personal sphere, namely domestic violence (KDRT). The remainder occurred in the community and state spheres. In the community sphere, rape constitutes the highest incidence of violence.
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