Thursday, 14 May 2026
BATAM | INDATANEWS.COM – The Barelang Police, through its Community Development Unit (Satbinmas), has conducted an anti-bullying awareness campaign at Yehonala School in Batam. The initiative serves as a preventive measure to foster a strong character among students while instilling mutual respect within the school environment from an early age.
During the session, officers from Satbinmas provided students with a comprehensive explanation of bullying, including its various forms such as physical, verbal, and social abuse, as well as its harmful psychological and emotional impacts on victims. The material was delivered in an interactive and easy-to-understand manner to encourage active student participation.
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Educational Efforts to Build Character
The program was led by Head of Satbinmas Barelang Police, AKP Betty Novia, alongside her team, including Aiptu Indra Saputra as Acting Head of Bintibsos Unit and Bripka Chintya K. Wardani as Deputy Head of Bintibsos Sub-Unit.Authorities emphasized that early prevention plays a crucial role in creating a safe and supportive learning environment. The initiative aims to shape responsible behavior and strengthen social values among students in schools.
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Beyond theoretical education, students were encouraged to develop empathy, show compassion, and report any bullying incidents without fear. Police highlighted that students play an essential role in maintaining a positive and healthy school atmosphere.
Read Also:The awareness session also focused on helping students recognize the long-term emotional and social consequences of bullying, both for victims and perpetrators.
Students Take a Stand Against Violence
As a symbolic commitment to reject bullying, students of Yehonala School signed a joint declaration and placed their fingerprints on a school banner. This act represented their collective pledge to create a violence-free educational environment.Through this initiative, the Barelang Police hope to increase awareness of bullying issues and promote a culture of respect and safety within educational institutions. The program is part of a broader preventive strategy by the police to maintain public order and security, particularly among young people.
Read Also:The Barelang Police also called on all elements of society to collaborate in building a safe, supportive, and violence-free educational environment. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Dalil Harahap | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
