THE ANALYSIS OF STRATEGIES AND SUPPORTING SYSTEMS IN IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WITNESS AND VICTIM PROTECTION IN LPSK

Abstract

The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) of Indonesia represents a critical institutional
framework for safeguarding vulnerable individuals within the legal system. This comprehensive
research investigates the multifaceted strategies and support systems essential for enhancing
witness and victim protection effectiveness through a rigorous qualitative methodology.
Employing mixed research methods including in-depth interviews with legal professionals,
structured observations, extensive documentary analysis, and comparative case studies, the
research systematically examines existing protection mechanisms. The study explores complex
challenges confronting witness and victim protection, including psychological vulnerabilities,
potential retaliation risks, and institutional limitations.
Key research findings reveal four pivotal dimensions for protection effectiveness: (1) Integrated
Institutional Coordination – developing robust inter-agency protocols and communication
frameworks, (2) Technological Infrastructure – creating advanced digital tracking and
management systems for witness data protection, (3) Professional Capacity Building –
implementing comprehensive training programs addressing psychological, legal, and security
dimensions, and (4) Normative Framework Enhancement – recommending legislative refinements
to strengthen legal protections.
The research demonstrates that effective witness and victim protection transcends traditional legal
paradigms, requiring holistic approaches addressing psychological safety, social reintegration, and
continuous risk management. Innovative recommendations include establishing specialized
psychosocial support units, developing adaptive risk assessment methodologies, and creating
confidential relocation and identity transformation protocols.
Theoretical contributions include developing a comprehensive conceptual model of institutional
protection mechanisms, while practical implications offer actionable strategies for LPSK and
related governmental institutions to revolutionize their approach to witness and victim protection.
By integrating legal, psychological, and sociological perspectives, this research provides an
unprecedented, nuanced understanding of institutional protection strategies, potentially serving as
a transformative blueprint for enhancing human rights protections within Indonesia’s judicial
ecosystem.