Community-based anti-bullying socialization program for children in Dusun Babadan, Magelang

Bullying behavior can have serious impacts on children’s psychological, social, and academic well-being. Children’s lack of understanding of the forms, impacts, and prevention methods of bullying is one factor that encourages the practice to persist. Therefore, this community service activity aims to increase understanding, awareness, and anti-bullying attitudes in children through a community-based outreach program. This activity was carried out in Dusun Babadan, Kelurahan Polengan, Srumbung District, Magelang Regency. The implementation method included lectures, interactive discussions, questions and answers, educational games, and the use of audio-visual media in the form of a stop bullying video. The results of the activity showed an increase in children’s understanding of the meaning of bullying, the forms of bullying, and the negative impacts it causes. This activity proves that community-based anti-bullying outreach is effective in instilling the values ​​of empathy, tolerance, and positive social behavior in children.