Penguatan Kesadaran Hukum bagi Pelajar: Edukasi Pencegahan Bullying di SMP dan SMA Muhammadiyah Kabupaten Sukoharjo

Abstract

Bullying is a troubling problem in the educational environment and has a negative impact on students' mental health and academic achievement. This service activity aims to increase the legal awareness of students and teachers in Muhammadiyah Junior and Senior High Schools in Sukoharjo Regency through interactive seminars. The material was delivered by resource persons from legal practitioners and psychologists, covering legal aspects and the psychological impact of bullying. The method of the activity includes material presentation, discussion, case studies, as well as pre-test and post-test evaluation. The results showed a significant increase in participants' understanding of the definition, form, and legal consequences of bullying. In addition, the activity encourages the active participation of participants and the school's commitment to creating a safe and violence-free environment. This activity is the first step in building a culture of legal awareness and bullying prevention in the Muhammadiyah educational environment.