Mesum - Guru

Accurate national statistics are elusive due to underreporting. However, the reported that between 2015–2020, over 40% of child sexual abuse cases in school settings involved teachers. A 2021 study by Pusat Kajian dan Perlindungan Anak (PKPA) in five major cities found that 1 in 10 students reported experiencing some form of sexual misconduct by an educator.

Culturally, teachers in Indonesia are viewed as moral guardians. This stems from the philosophy of Ki Hajar Dewantara guru mesum