Implementation of the Policy on Protecting Women and Children from Violence After the Earthquake, Tsunami, and Liquefaction in Palu City

This article aims to analyze the implementation of Central Sulawesi Provincial Regulation Number 3 of 2019 concerning the implementation of protection of women and children from violence after the earthquake, tsunami, and liquefaction of September 28th, 2018 in Palu City. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study refers to the Van Meter and Van Horn implementation model with six variables, namely policy standards and targets, resources, characteristics of implementing organizations, inter-organizational communication, implementer disposition, and social, economic, and political environments. A total of 15 informants were determined purposively with the criteria of being involved in the preparation of Central Sulawesi Provincial Regulation Number 3 of 2019, involved in victim recovery, and representing the pentahelix of informants (local government, community, mass media, business actors, and academics). Data were collected in January-December 2024 through in-depth interviews, observations, and analysis of documents related to the policy. The results of the study show that Central Sulawesi Provincial Regulation Number 3 of 2019 is an important instrument in protecting women and children from post-disaster violence. However, its implementation in Palu City has not been optimal due to weak socialization, limited resources, the absence of a women and children protection UPTD in the city, and the absence of comprehensive and integrated Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs). Short-term handling priorities include socialization, basic training, activation of integrated SOPs, and establishing cross-sector coordination forums. Medium-long term strategies include the establishment of a Regional Technical Implementation Unit for the Protection of Women and Children (PPA UPTD) in the city, incentive-based human resource strengthening, partnerships with non-governmental institutions, and periodic monitoring and evaluation.