Pencegahan dan Penanganan Tindakan Bullying di Lingkungan Sekolah SMK Insan Cendikia

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Bullying remains a serious problem in the school environment and has negative impacts on students’ psychological, social, and academic development. This community service activity was conducted as an effort to increase students’ awareness and understanding of bullying prevention and handling in the school environment. The activity aimed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge about the concept of bullying, its forms, causes, impacts, as well as appropriate prevention and response strategies. The program was implemented at SMK Insan Cendikia through educational counseling using direct material presentation, interactive discussions, and question-and-answer sessions involving students from different grade levels. The results of the activity showed an improvement in students’ understanding of bullying and its consequences, as well as increased awareness of the importance of empathy, tolerance, and mutual respect in daily interactions. Students also demonstrated a more positive attitude toward reporting and responding to bullying incidents appropriately. In conclusion, educational and participatory approaches through community service activities are effective in strengthening students’ awareness and fostering positive behavior to support the creation of a safe, comfortable, and bullying-free school environment.

Keywords: bullying, school environment, community service, character education

ABSTRAK

Bullying masih menjadi permasalahan serius di lingkungan sekolah dan memberikan dampak negatif terhadap perkembangan psikologis, sosial, dan akademik siswa. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan sebagai upaya untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dan pemahaman siswa mengenai pencegahan dan penanganan bullying di lingkungan sekolah. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah memberikan pemahaman yang komprehensif kepada siswa tentang konsep bullying, bentuk-bentuknya, faktor penyebab, dampak yang ditimbulkan, serta upaya pencegahan dan penanganan yang dapat dilakukan. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di SMK Insan Cendikia melalui metode penyuluhan dan sosialisasi dengan pemaparan materi secara langsung, diskusi interaktif, serta sesi tanya jawab yang melibatkan siswa dari berbagai tingkat kelas. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman siswa mengenai bullying dan dampak negatifnya, serta tumbuhnya kesadaran akan pentingnya sikap empati, toleransi, dan saling menghargai dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Selain itu, siswa menunjukkan sikap yang lebih positif terhadap upaya pelaporan dan penanganan bullying secara tepat. Kegiatan ini dapat disimpulkan efektif dalam mendukung terciptanya lingkungan sekolah yang aman, kondusif, dan bebas dari tindakan perundungan.

Kata kunci: bullying, lingkungan sekolah, pengabdian kepada masyarakat, pendidikan karakter