Neuro-Linguistic Programming: An Alternative Approach in Neutralizing the Suffering of Intimate Partner Violence Victims

Abstract

This review aimed to investigate the suitability of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to be applied as an intervention to neutralize the suffering of dating violence victims. The annual records of Komnas Perempuan reported that the number of dating violence in Indonesia was quite high at 2,073 cases in 2018, which classified these cases as serious problem and in need of immediate treatment for the victims of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). The method used in this research was literature studies to gather relevant and latest materials. The general results obtained found that Neuro-Linguistic Programming can be used as an alternative approach to neutralize the suffering the intimate partner violence victims.