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Some experts advocate restorative approaches (e.g., for non-predatory cases involving young adult students), but given power asymmetries, most Indonesian NGOs oppose restorative justice for guru mesum cases, favoring criminal prosecution.

Until the TPKS Law (2022), Indonesia had no comprehensive sexual violence law. Enforcement remains poor: many cases end in mediation or light sentences. Additionally, the age of consent (18) is inconsistently applied across regions and religions. guru mesum