Response from Blue House to 'Kin Sexual Violence' Petition: "Protecting Victims with More Active Separation Measures"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Blue House responded to a national petition stating that a victim of sexual violence is living in the same house as her biological older brother, the perpetrator, by saying, "We will strive to protect the victim through more proactive separation measures."

On the 10th, the Blue House stated in its response to the national petition titled 'Report of Sexual Violence by a Family Member', "The government will actively work to ensure that vulnerable and at-risk groups in society, including victims of domestic violence such as sexual violence, receive protection and support without any blind spots."

The petitioner who submitted the petition claimed that she has been living with her biological older brother, the perpetrator of sexual violence, since childhood and appealed for separation measures, and more than 290,000 citizens agreed with the petition.

The Blue House said, "Immediately after the petition was received, the petitioner was admitted to a government-supported facility according to her wishes," and added, "At the facility, customized protection and support measures are being implemented considering the characteristics of the victim."

The case reported by the victim is currently undergoing trial.

The Blue House noted that in cases of sexual violence by family members, the perpetrator and victim living in the same space can lead to additional harm or difficulties in giving testimony, and stated, "The police will strive to protect the victim through more proactive separation measures."

Additionally, the government informed that it provides psychological counseling, medical and legal support, protection, and accommodation through dedicated institutions such as counseling centers and shelters for sexual violence victims. Specifically, initial counseling is supported through emergency hotline 1366 and the Women’s Violence Cyber Counseling service, and victims are connected to dedicated institutions for sexual violence victims for support and protection measures.

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