The Indonesian government responded to the increasing cases of child violence with
Government Regulation No. 78 of 2021 concerning Special Protection for Children.
Although the Surabaya government has been awarded the Child-Friendly City
(KLA) award five times in a row, there are still challenges in reducing child
violence. This research aims to analyze the political will in efforts to address child
violence by the Surabaya Office of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection
(DP3APP-KB). The results show strong commitment from DP3APPKB in
responding to child violence through the PUSPAGA and KAS-RPA programs, with
the need for further steps to expand child protection coverage and strengthen
collaboration. Child protection is the top priority for DP3APPKB Surabaya, as seen
from significant funding allocation in 2023. Effective political support mobilization
strategies are also evident through active communication, cross-sector coordination,
and collaboration with stakeholders. Public commitment and appropriate resource
allocation are key pillars of DP3APPKB's success in implementing child protection
programs. DP3APPKB also demonstrates commitment to enforcing the law
regarding child violence with decisive actions and inter-agency collaboration.
Efforts for child protection are ensured to be sustainable through long-term
approaches, collaboration, policy development, and periodic monitoring.
Adaptation and learning are also recognized as integral parts of evaluating child
protection programs.