The Role of Tuha Peut in Resolving Domestic Violence Cases in Gampong Rheum Barat, Simpang Mamplam District, Bireun Regency

Abstract

: Domestic violence is a complex problem that not only violates human rights, but also damages social order and family harmony. In Indonesia, especially in Gampong Rheum Barat, Simpang Mamplam District, Bireun Regency, handling domestic violence cases often involves various parties, from law enforcement officers to traditional institutions. Tuha Peut, as one of the traditional institutions that has a central role in Acehnese society, is traditionally recognized as having the authority and local wisdom in resolving various disputes, including those that occur in the household. Although a formal legal system has existed to handle cases of domestic violence, the reality is that many victims are reluctant to take legal action for various reasons, such as the desire to maintain family integrity and some as members of the community have little knowledge. In this context, the role of Tuha Peut becomes crucial. They are often the first party contacted by victims or families, to seek solutions based on customary and religious values. However, after seeing the explanation above, questions arise about how Tuha Peut plays a role in resolving cases of domestic violence that occur in Gampong Rheum Barat. And has God played an effective role in resolving domestic violence cases in Gampong Rheum Barat? Or does it have the potential to be the opposite? This article aims to explore more deeply the role of Tuha Puet in resolving domestic violence cases in Gampong Rheum Barat, and will find out whether Tuha Peut has played an effective role in resolving domestic violence cases that occurred in Gampong Rheum Barat? The discussion of the problem in this article will be carried out through a descriptive qualitative approach by combining several data collection methods such as reviewing various literature, scientific journals, books, laws and regulations related to domestic violence, and Qanun No. 10 of 2008 concerning customary institutions. And also conducting interviews with members of Tuha Peut who are directly involved in resolving domestic violence cases, victims or families of victims who have gone through the customary resolution process. This interview aims to understand the perspective, experience, and concrete mechanisms used by Tuha Peut. The main conclusion or main idea that emerges from the discussion of this article is that Tuha Peut’s performance in handling and reducing incidents of domestic violence in Gampong Rheum Barat can be categorized as quite effective, starting from the stage of receiving reports to decision making at the customary court forum. This effectiveness can be seen from the consistency of the implementation of tasks by Tuha Peut, which has been in line with the provisions stipulated in Qanun Number 10 of 2008 concerning Customary Institutions. The regulation confirms that members of Tuha Peut have the authority to maintain security stability, create a sense of peace, and maintain harmony and order in the community. However, it is still found a number of cases that have not been successfully resolved by Tuha Peut in Gampong Rheum Barat. It should be emphasized that the failure of the mediation efforts was not caused by the less than optimal role of the Tuha Peut institution, but rather by the attitudes of the parties involved in the dispute. Often, the perpetrators insist on rejecting peace and tend to blame the victim, even accusing the victim of being the main cause of domestic violence committed by her brother (namely the victim’s husband).