Institut Teknologi Bandung

The training featured various speakers and facilitators from Demand. "Demand", stands for "Di Jalan Aman Tanpa Pelecehan" (translated as Safely Going Out without Harassment)”, is a movement aimed at addressing and preventing harassment in public spaces.

According to the collected data, 427 individuals reported instances of harassment in offline situations on campus, while 57 individuals reported experiencing harassment virtually during lectures. When witnessing instances of sexual harassment nearby, there are five methods known as the 5D approach that can be utilized.

According to the data, 80% of women in Indonesia have encountered incidents of harassment in public settings. Harassment can occur in various settings, such as offline and online environments, including campuses and educational institutions.

"This is a methodology that we have been campaigning for since 2016 at Hollaback! Jakarta, and many have been using this method. It has proven to help those who have experienced sexual violence," said a representative from Demand, Yuri Muktia, as one of the speakers.

The initial approach involves trying to redirect the focus by posing as an acquaintance, asking for the current time, and diverting the attention of the wrongdoer. The second approach involves reporting the incident by first identifying individuals nearby who can provide assistance or alerting the appropriate authorities.Another approach involves documenting the incident through recordings. The recorded footage can be used as evidence of the perpetrator's actions. However, it is important to refrain from hastily uploading the video and sharing the victim's identity online without their consent.

The fourth approach involves adopting a supportive role toward the victim to promote a sense of calmness. The fifth approach entails addressing the harasser by engaging in a conversation with them. Next, let us shift our focus toward the individual who has been affected. If the person engaging in harassment responds, it is advisable to ignore their response to prevent further escalation of the situation.

Alternatively, if one experiences harassment, there are several steps that can be taken in response. Firstly, it is advisable to seek assistance from individuals in close proximity or contact the appropriate authorities. Please proceed with your statement. It is important to assertively address the individual responsible, with a focus on ensuring safety.

Additionally, it is advisable to consider capturing photographic or video evidence of the incident if we are in a secure position to do so. Alternatively, we can ask a nearby bystander to assist us in documenting the event.

Yuri emphasized that sexual harassment is not the victim's fault. "No matter who or in whatever situation, if there is a perpetrator with intentions of committing sexual violence, sexual violence occurs," she added."

So, harassment is purely the perpetrator's fault, and we are not responsible for responding perfectly. The responsibility lies with the perpetrator to refrain from harassing," she continued.

Finally, support for individuals who have experienced sexual violence can be accessed via carilayanan.com. This website offers information on institutions that provide support for gender-based violence. ITB offers the Prevention and Handling Task Force for Sexual Violence (PPKS), which can be reached via the hotline number 08123 111 7770.

Reporter: Muh. Umar Thoriq (Teknik Pangan, 2019)

Translator: Anggi Nurdiani (Manajemen, 2021)

Editor: Vera C. U.