Institutional development · Student experience, equity and outcomes · Indonesia
IPB University trains campus officials on handling sexual violence reports
Indonesia's IPB University held a legal education session on 29 October to strengthen how campus officials handle reports of suspected violence, particularly sexual violence.
Why it matters: Campus officials at IPB University who handle reports of suspected violence were the intended beneficiaries of a session meant to strengthen their legal understanding and capacity.
IPB University held its 2026 Legal Education event at its Dramaga campus on 29 October, themed on a thorough examination of how reports of suspected sexual violence on campus are handled, according to the university.
The university said the event aimed to deepen legal understanding and raise the capacity of campus officials in dealing with reports of suspected violence, especially sexual violence.
Widodo Bayu Ajie, head of the university's Legal Bureau, said every official involved in handling cases needs adequate knowledge of investigation procedures, law enforcement and the application of sanctions so that cases are dealt with correctly.
Institute Secretary Prof Agus Purwito said the university has a task force, a disciplinary commission and related units at faculty and school level, and urged that victims not be left alone and that the institution's good name not be protected through cover-ups.
Editor’s view
Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor
The session was aimed at IPB University officials who handle reports of suspected violence; according to the institute secretary, the university's handling of such cases should go hand in hand with prevention, stronger coordination and correct procedures.
