Violence in Schools: Deep Wounds Behind the Uniform

Every child has the right to survive, grow and develop and has the right to protection from violence and discrimination as mandated in the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. Children are the priceless treasures of a family, therefore, taking care of them to grow well and develop as expected is an absolute obligation for both parents, namely father and mother.

How to choose a good education, good relationships, a supportive environment is appropriate for parents to guide their children. Lately, cases of violence against children have often occurred, either in the form of physical, sexual, emotional abuse, or neglect of children. Most cases of violence against children occur in schools, in the environment or organizations where children interact.

Reporting from data from the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI), 35% of 114 cases of violence occurred in the Educational Unit environment. In addition, 46 cases of children ending their lives were also recorded, 48% of which occurred in Educational Units or the victim children were still wearing school uniforms (Pusdatin KPAI, 2024). The number of violence against children in Educational Units continues to increase, this must be addressed seriously by moving simultaneously to end Violence against Children in Educational Units.

Stop, Violence in Schools (Source:Direktorat Sekola Dasar)

It is very sad, if violence against children occurs in a school environment, even the perpetrators are people we know. As we know, from various media, both news in newspapers, news on TV or other online media often report incidents of violence against children. Therefore, it is better as parents to be more effective in guarding and monitoring children to avoid such things.

Violence committed against children will have an impact on the suffering experienced by the child, both physically, emotionally, and psychologically. It is certain that this is not the only case of violence against children that occurs in this country. Violence against children is an act of physical violence, sexual, emotional abuse, or neglect of a child. Most violence against children occurs in the child's own home, at school, or in the environment where the child interacts.

Child abuse can cause physical and psychological problems in the child later on. Physically, it can be seen from all over his body there are signs of abuse. Psychologically, children who are victims of violence can experience mental problems such as: post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and psychosis.

Stop, Violence in Schools (Source:Direktorat Sekola Dasar)

Parents often do not realize or find out too late that their children are victims of violence. Therefore, it is important for parents to recognize the signs and symptoms of possible child violence. In this article, the author discusses violence that occurs in the school environment where children study. However, schools can be one of the places where violence occurs.

Violence in the school environment, whether physical, verbal, or psychological, is a serious problem that continues to haunt the world of education. Ironically, a place that should be a safe space for children to learn and develop has instead become a battlefield for them. Bullying, physical violence by teachers or peers, and sexual harassment are some forms of violence that often occur.

Violence against children in educational units that occurs in schools not only leaves physical scars, but also deep emotional wounds. Victims of violence often experience psychological trauma, learning difficulties, and withdrawal from the social environment. In the long term, the impact of violence can manifest in the form of depression, anxiety, and even antisocial behavior.

Violence in schools