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Comprehensive school-based intervention: Reducing bullying incidents at SMP Negeri 8 Baubau

Juharmin Suruambo , Juflyn Alim , Yongky Indrawan

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November 12, 2025

Vol. 10 No. 10 (2025)
Pages 2034-2043

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Abstract

In response to the high number of bullying incidents at SMP Negeri 8 Baubau, this community service program aims to reduce these incidents through a comprehensive approach involving students, teachers, and parents. The program is implemented through outreach, practical skills training, and ongoing mentoring. Evaluations show an increase in participant knowledge (30% among students, 40% among teachers), a decrease in reported bullying cases, and a more positive attitude towards prevention. These results imply that this collaborative and comprehensive approach is effective in building a safe and supportive school culture and can be replicated in other schools.

Keywords

Bullying; Student; Socialization

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Published November 12, 2025
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Copyright Copyright (c) 2025 Juharmin Suruambo, Juflyn Alim, Yongky Indrawan
Keywords
  • Bullying
  • Student
  • Socialization