BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION: THE ROLE OF SCHOOLS

Abstrak

The problem of Bullying in schools is an urgent issue and has an impact on the physical, emotional,
and academic well-being of students. This study aims to investigate the critical role schools play in
preventing and overcoming Bullying. This highlights that Bullying can have a devastating impact on
victims, perpetrators, and the school environment as a whole. As a major educational institution, The
school has a moral and practical responsibility to create a safe and supportive environment for all
students. The method used in this study is a literature study with a qualitative approach. The
literature study in this study is a series of activities related to the method of collecting library data,
reading and taking notes, and managing research data objectively, systematically, analytically, and
critically about the interpretation and prevention of Bullying. Data analysis revealed various effective
strategies, including training programs for staff and students, developing anti-bullying policies,
restorative justice approaches, and promoting an inclusive school culture. The study results
emphasize the importance of collaboration between schools, parents, and communities in bullying
prevention and intervention. The study concludes that schools have great potential to be significant
agents of change in addressing Bullying and recommends concrete steps to strengthen the role of
schools in creating safe, equitable, and inclusive school environments for all students.