The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), welcomed a visit from the UNS Prevention and Handling of Violence (PPK) Task Force on Thursday, 25 September 2025, at Meeting Room 1, Soeharno TS Building, FEB UNS. The visit was led by Prof. Dr. Ismi Dwi Astuti Nurhaeni, M.Si., Chair of the UNS PPK Task Force, and Sakroni, S.Kom., M.Pd., Secretary of the Task Force, along with the team. The agenda focused on the dissemination of UNS Rector’s Regulation Number 7 of 2025 on PPK and assistance in completing the 2025 UNS PPK Survey. The Task Force was received by the Dean Office, Heads of Sections and Subsections, and the Technical Team of FEB UNS.

In her presentation, Prof. Ismi emphasized the importance of Rector’s Regulation Number 7 of 2025 as the legal foundation for creating a safe, inclusive, and violence-free UNS. She stressed the need for shared understanding regarding definitions, forms, and prevention mechanisms. “The PPK Task Force serves as the front line to protect the university community and to create a healthy and productive learning environment,” she stated.

Meanwhile, Sakroni delivered a detailed presentation on the PPK Task Force. He explained the definition of violence, which includes physical, psychological, sexual violence, bullying, discrimination, intolerance, and exploitative policies. He also discussed several contributing factors to violence, such as patriarchal culture, unequal power relations, environmental influences, weak family supervision, as well as stereotypes and myths in society.

Based on Task Force data, from 2022 to August 2025 there were 70 reported cases of violence, consisting of 55 cases outside campus and 15 cases within campus. The most frequently reported types of violence were sexual, psychological, physical, and gender-based online violence (GBOV).

Sakroni further explained the reporting and case handling procedures, which can be carried out through the official channel uns.id/LaporSatgasPPK, email satgasppk@unit.uns.ac.id, WhatsApp, or directly at the Task Force Secretariat. Each report is handled within a maximum of 30 working days, with guaranteed protection and assistance for victims.

He also highlighted that victims and witnesses are entitled to psychological services, health services, legal advocacy, identity protection, and assurance of the continuity of their education or employment. Sanctions for perpetrators may include written warnings, special guidance, or permanent dismissal, depending on the severity of the violation.

The visit also included assistance in completing the 2025 UNS PPK Survey, which is mandatory for students, lecturers, academic support staff, and faculty units as part of efforts to map the actual conditions related to violence on campus.

Through this visit, FEB UNS reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the implementation of violence prevention policies within higher education institutions, while contributing to creating a safe, inclusive, and just campus environment in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).