Child friendly schools in preventing bullying behavior in elementary schools

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Child-Friendly School program in preventing bullying behavior at SD Labschool UPI Cibiru. Bullying is still a serious problem in the world of basic education because of its detrimental impact on children's psychological, emotional, and social development. Child-Friendly Schools (SRA) comes as a strategic solution to create a safe, comfortable, and violence-free learning environment, while ensuring the protection and fulfillment of children's rights. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation. The informants in this study included school principals, teachers, students, and parents. The focus of the research is directed at three main aspects: (1) school policy planning related to bullying prevention; (2) the implementation of activities that support a child-friendly climate; and (3) evaluation of the impact of the program on changes in student behavior. The results of this study show that although bullying cases still exist, the actions taken by schools are quite influential in creating a friendly, safe and supportive environment for students. The steps taken by the school include; (1) Planning strategy, by implementing clear policies, training for teachers, and actively involving students and parents, (2) Implementation of the SRA Program, showing the school's commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for all students, including; a) Implementation of anti-bullying policies, (b) Teacher and staff training, (c) Educational activities and student awareness, (d) Parental involvement, (e) Monitoring and evaluation, (f) Actions taken by schools in dealing with bullying from an Islamic perspective (empathic approach), (3) Evaluation of the SRA Program, coverage of the effectiveness of various implementations implemented to prevent bullying behavior,  including; (a) Reduction of bullying cases, (b) Increase in student awareness, (c) Positive response from teachers, (d) Parental involvement, (e) Positive response from students. Through these various actions, it can be said that the Child-Friendly School program has an effect in preventing bullying behavior. The program creates a safe and inclusive environment, which encourages students to respect each other and collaborate. The program has also succeeded in raising awareness among teachers and parents about the importance of bullying prevention, as well as encouraging students' active participation in activities. It can be said that the Child-Friendly School (SRA) program can help schools in the prevention of bullying behavior in elementary schools.