Sociology Education

University of Indonesia Education

Fighting Bullying and Creating an Inclusive Environment: Brave Socialization in Rancamanyar Village

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17-11-2023

The program "Brave" or "Be Respectful and Value Everyone" is an initiative carried out by a group of students of Social Education UPI in an effort to address the problem of bullying in the school environment, especially in the village of Rancamanyar. The programme involves cooperation with various stakeholders, such as the Children's Village Forum, 3 Baleendah State Primary Schools, the West Java Child Campaigner, and the Rancamanyar Village Government. Through a series of activities, the programme aims to promote respect and respect for each individual, as well as to create a safe and inclusive environment for all school and village citizens.

"Brave" socialization is carried out with an attractive and educational method of stitching, involving expert stitchers in their fields. During the event, students and high school students of 3 State Baleendah and youth of Village Rancamanyar were given an understanding of the importance of creating a positive and inclusive climate, as well as the values of politeness, empathy, and appreciation of difference. This socialization also aims to build social awareness in the village of Rancamanyar to be more sensitive to issues such as bullying and active in preventing it.

In addition to socialization, the program also involves an open recruitment agenda of anti-bullying ambassadors under the title "Brave Ambassador". The agenda aims to elect ambassadors who will be responsible for promoting a respectful and respectful attitude to each individual in the surrounding environment. Expected with the election of ambassadors and the dissemination of knowledge gained, this program can create a shame for the elected ambassador not to commit acts that harm each other.