DEMAK, JurnalPost.com – Bullying or bullying remains a pressing issue in educational settings, including elementary schools. Beyond its impact on a child's psychological well-being, bullying can disrupt the learning process and social relationships among students.
To raise awareness of this issue, students from the S1 Communication Science program at the University of Semarang (USM), part of Group 1, held an anti-bullying educational campaign at SDN Batursari 5, Mranggen District, Demak Regency, Central Java, on Wednesday (11/11/2026).
Carrying the theme “Me, You, and We Look Out for Each Other”, the activity involved the Mranggen Police to provide students with an understanding of the importance of mutual respect, maintaining friendships, and preventing violence in the school environment.
Introducing the Dangers of Bullying at the Elementary Level
The campaign was designed with an educational and interactive approach to ensure the material was easily understood by children.
Students were introduced to various forms of bullying, ranging from physical acts, such as hitting or pushing, to verbal bullying, including teasing, insults, and derogatory name-calling.
Furthermore, students were taught to recognize social bullying, such as ostracizing peers or intentionally excluding someone from a friendship group.
Through this activity, USM students sought to convey that actions often dismissed as jokes can hurt others when intended to demean or when repeated.
Students were also provided with guidance on steps to take if they experience or witness bullying, including seeking help from teachers, parents, or trusted adults.
The head of Group 1, Shafa Athaya Oktaviani, stated that education on bullying prevention needs to be introduced from an early age so that children become accustomed to building healthy social relationships.
"Education on bullying prevention must be instilled early so that children grow into empathetic individuals who respect one another and do not discriminate against their peers. Through the theme 'Me, You, and We Look Out for Each Other,' we hope the students of SDN Batursari 5 can become pioneers of kindness and create a positive learning environment free from violence," said Shafa.
According to her, the campaign also served as a means for students to apply their communication skills in delivering social messages to the public, particularly elementary school-aged children.
Mranggen Police Provide Education on the Impact of Bullying
The activity featured two officers from the Mranggen Police as speakers: Aiptu Sony Murtadho, Head of the Community Guidance Unit (Kanit Binmas) of the Mranggen Police, and Aiptu Bayu Apriyadi, S.H., the Bhabinkamtibmas officer for Batursari Village.
Both provided education on the impact of bullying, the importance of discipline, and the responsibility of every student to maintain collective safety and comfort.
The material emphasized that every child has the right to be treated well, regardless of their background, abilities, or social status.
Through a communicative approach, students were encouraged to understand that courage is not shown by intimidating others, but through helping one another and having the bravery to report harmful behavior.
The presence of police officers in the activity also provided an opportunity for students to learn about the role of the police in community development and violence prevention efforts.
This collaboration between students and the police is expected to reinforce the message that preventing bullying requires the involvement of various parties, not just teachers and parents.
SDN Batursari 5 Appreciates Anti-Bullying Campaign
The Principal of SDN Batursari 5, Wahyuningsih Rahayu, S.Pd., M.Pd., welcomed the initiative carried out by the USM Communication Science students and the Mranggen Police.
The school appreciated the initiative, noting that it aligns with efforts to build a safe, inclusive, and child-friendly educational environment.
Wahyuningsih hopes that similar educational activities can help strengthen student character, particularly in building attitudes of mutual respect, caring for peers, and resolving problems without violence.
For the school, character education is not only provided through classroom learning but can also be reinforced through collaborative activities involving various elements of society.
Bullying prevention also requires open communication between students, teachers, and parents so that children feel safe when reporting issues they experience.
Students Apply Communication Skills through Social Campaigns
This anti-bullying campaign is part of the Gender and Minority Communication Campaign Team project from the Communication Science Study Program at the University of Semarang.
In its implementation, Group 1 was supervised by lecturer Dr. Yuliyanto Budi Setiawan, S.Sos., M.Si.
The activity served as an opportunity for students to apply their communication knowledge, ranging from drafting campaign messages and selecting communication approaches suitable for the audience's character to executing the education session directly.
Through the theme "Me, You, and We Look Out for Each Other," the students also wanted to emphasize the importance of social awareness in daily life.
The message delivered did not only focus on the prohibition of bullying but also encouraged students to take an active role in creating a healthy friendship atmosphere.
With this activity, USM students hope that the students of SDN Batursari 5 will better understand the importance of empathy, respecting differences, and looking out for one another.
The campaign also serves as a form of student contribution toward creating a safer, more comfortable, and violence-free educational environment.
Implementation Team of Group 1 USM Communication Science:
Zulkhan Aditya Pramundito
Neza Nur Fadhila
Arida Rahma Laila Fitri
Ray Hananda Hintama Putri
Nanda Ferdiansyah
Yemima Tamariska Rusdiyanto
Ahmad Valdi Ramadika
Rosi Anggita Putri
Ervina Junika Setyo Putri
Shafa Athaya Oktaviani
Supervising Lecturer: Dr. Yuliyanto Budi Setiawan, S.Sos., M.Si.
Study Program: S1 Communication Science, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, University of Semarang.
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