COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE IN ADDRESSING CHILD SEXUAL VIOLENCE: A CASE STUDY OF MAKASSAR CITY, INDONESIA

Abstract

This study studies governance dynamics collaborative in handling cases of sexual violence against children in Makassar City, Indonesia. Using a qualitative case studies approach, data collected through interviews, reviews documents and observations involving five Main institutions: Technical Implementation Unit for the Protection of Women and Children (UPTD PPA), Makassar City Police (Polrestabes), Social Services, Health Services, and Legal Aid Institute (LBH Makassar). Findings show that collaboration plays a crucial role in ensuring integrated services for the victim. Strengthening factors collaboration covering willingness For compromise, effective communication, commitment, mutual trust, sharing information, exchange knowledge, and decision making risk together, as described by Schöttle et al. (2014). However, the challenges such as sectoral ego, bureaucratic rigidity, limited funds, and poor coordination consistently hinder optimal results. This study concludes that strong leadership, clear division roles and digital systems references are very important to increase coordination and protection of victims.