School violence is a complex problem that requires a comprehensive solution. With the cooperation of all parties, we can create a safe and comfortable school environment for all children. Remember, every child deserves protection and the opportunity to grow and develop optimally.
Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law Number 23 of 2002 concerning Child Protection has expressly regulated the protection of children from all forms of violence, including in the school environment.
Article 54 of the law states that children are required to receive protection from acts of physical violence, psychological violence, sexual crimes, and other crimes committed by educators, education personnel, fellow students, and/or other parties.
The definition of a child according to Law Number 35 of 2014 is as follows:
"A child is someone who is not yet 18 (eighteen) years old, including a child who is still in the womb."
The definition of violence according to Article 1 number 15 a of Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law Number 23 of 2002 concerning Child Protection (Law No. 35/2014), namely:
"Violence is any act against a child that results in physical, psychological, sexual misery or suffering, and/or neglect, including threats to commit acts, coercion, or unlawful deprivation of liberty."
Perpetrators of violence against children can be charged under Article 80 (1) in conjunction with Article 76 c of Law 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection with the threat of a maximum prison sentence of 3 (three) years 6 (six) months and/or a maximum fine of IDR 72 million.
Article 76 c Law No. 35 of 2014
"Everyone is prohibited from placing, allowing, committing, ordering, or participating in committing violence against children."
Article 80 (1) of Law No. 35 of 2014
