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The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) recorded 2,734 cases of dating violence in 2016. Dating violence encompasses physical, psychological, and economic violence against partners who are not married. Women are most often the victims, due to factors such as fear, guilt, shame, and a lack of social and individual support.
Domestic violence was the most prevalent form of violence against women, with 11,207 cases recorded in 2016, representing 60 percent of all cases. Domestic violence refers to acts within the household by a spouse or child that negatively impact physical and psychological well-being and the harmony of the relationship. Women are also most frequently the victims of this type of violence.
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