Institutional Betrayal in the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Harassment in Higher Education

Nur Afni Khafsoh, Nur Riani

Abstract


Universities are obligated to provide a safe space free from sexual harassment. However, universities have not been able to achieve this safety and are at risk of institutional betrayal. This study analyzes the identification of potential forms of institutional betrayal in the prevention and handling of sexual harassment in universities. This study employed a qualitative methodology. Data collection was conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation. Informants were selected using purposive sampling, with six interviewed: members of the Task Force, victims, and university leaders. Data analysis included data reduction, display, analysis, and conclusion. This study found that even though the university has a Task Force for handling and preventing sexual harassment (Satgas PPKS), it does not mean that the university is free from betraying the campus community’s trust in providing safe spaces. This betrayal manifests itself in several forms, such as attempts to cover up cases to protect the institution's reputation, leadership that is not fully supportive, and handling mechanisms that are not yet fully understood by the campus community. Furthermore, case handling often fails to adequately consider the impact of trauma on victims, and resource allocation for prevention and response remains limited. The normalization of sexual harassment, a culture of seniority, and disregard for applicable regulations reflect institutional omission. Meanwhile, systemic issues such as incomplete case handling, university policies that lack a focus on sexual violence issues, a lack of protection for victims and task forces, and a weak task force structure indicate acts of commission by universities

Keywords


Institutional Betrayal; Sexual Harassment; Higher Education

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