According to Dr. Topo Santoso, a teacher of criminal law at the University of Indonesia, the government’s decision to involve the police may allow them to collaborate on the implementation of comprehensive anti-bullying plans that” emphasise prevention, early detection, and appropriate consequences for the culprits.”
For kids, parents, and school staff members to report harassment incidents,”( they can also ) establish accessible coverage mechanisms.” Hotlines, online platforms, or dedicated school officers who have received training on how to properly and discreetly control harassment cases are a few examples of this.
Dr. Santoso added that in order to create treatment plans that address the underlying causes of harassment, such as anger management, empathy-building, and conflict resolution skills, the government and police may also work with mental health professionals and counselors.
The government may guarantee a more organized and all-encompassing approach to handling harassment cases, which includes reduction, intervention, and correct consequences, by working with the police, he said.
The anti-bullying action Sudah Dong, which is translated into English as Enough, informed CNA that issues need to be addressed, including the inconsistent application of the country’s laws and policies against bullying, as well as the reporting of barriers to such cases, among others. & nbsp,
Sudah Dong program director Ms. Tantri emphasized that the existing laws do not adequately support offenders. & nbsp,
According to Ms. Tantri, who, like some Indonesians, goes by one brand,” while it’s crucial to keep perpetrators guilty, there is also a need for interventions that address the underlying reasons of their behavior, such as counseling and treatment programs.” & nbsp,
She continued by saying that it is also necessary to address the inconsistent application of anti-bullying rules and the monitoring of bullying cases’ barriers. & nbsp,
Bullying rules and university policies may not be the same in all areas and institutions. To ensure constant application and monitoring, more coordinated efforts may be required, she told CNA. & nbsp,
According to Ms. Tantri, some students may be hesitant to report bullying incidents out of concern for revenge or a lack of confidence in the reporting process. This problem can be solved by developing a secure and private monitoring system. & nbsp,
” To create a communicative environment that informs the students that reporting is not only accepted but also, more importantly, expected, teachers and parents must ( also ) work together. This was undoubtedly function as a control and preventive measure. “& nbsp,
In order to develop informed evidence-based policies and interventions, she said, there are other gaps in the current rules, such as the need to increase awareness of the rights and protections of pupils against abuse, the necessity of developing more peer support applications, as well as a more up-to-date and thorough data collection and research on the subject. & nbsp,
Indonesia already implements a number of initiatives to combat bullying in schools and provide assistance to those who have experienced it. & nbsp,
This, according to Ms. Tantri, includes a legal foundation through the Education Law, Law on Child Protection, and the Criminal Code, as well as regional anti-bullying activities and alerts for reporting abuse situations. & nbsp,
She continued,” Some schools( typically private schools in large cities ) have implemented anti-bullying policies that typically include punishments for offenders. & nbsp,
For students who have been bullied or are dealing with emotional distress as a result of bullying, some schools ( typically private schools ) may( also ) provide counseling services. “& nbsp,