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Based on Laws of the Republic of Indonesia Number. 23 of 2004 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence Article 1 (1) in the General Provisions Chapter, Domestic Violence is defined as any act against a person, especially a woman, which results in physical, sexual, psychological, psychological misery or suffering. and/or neglect of the household including threats to commit acts, coercion, or deprivation of liberty against the law within the scope of the household. Wives who are victims of domestic violence must get legal protection in accordance with the mandate of Law Number 23 of 2004 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence. Article 10 of Law Number 23 of 2004 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence states "that victims of domestic violence are entitled to protection from the family, police, prosecutors, courts, advocates, social institutions, or other parties, either temporarily or based on an order. protection from the courts, health services in accordance with medical needs, special handling related to the confidentiality of victims, assistance by social workers and legal assistance at every level of the examination process in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations and spiritual guidance services. From this definition, an increase in the presentation of incidents of domestic violence against women certainly requires appropriate handling efforts in the context of providing protection for women victims of domestic violence. This study aims to describe the actions taken by the parties involved in handling female victims of domestic violence in the context of providing protection for women victims of domestic violence. The research method used in this research is qualitative research through normative legal research. Qualitative normative research is research that refers to legal norms contained in legislation and court decisions as well as norms that live and develop in society, especially those related to the main issues that will be discussed in this research.
Keyword: Legal Protection, Woman, Domestic Violence