School Policy for Bullying Prevention

Abstract

Bullying in the school environment is one of the phenomena that still often occur even with increasing intensity. Therefore, special policies are needed from each school in dealing with bullying issues. This paper aims to describe: 1) the form of school policy in dealing with bullying, 2) school programs in dealing with bullying. The study was conducted at Makassar High School with a qualitative approach and descriptive research type. The research subjects were teachers and students from Makassar 2 High School, Al-Azhar Makassar High School and Kartika Makassar High School representing public, private and Islamic school. Data was extracted using an open questionnaire and supported by FGDs and high school teacher interviews to better understand school policies in dealing with bullying. The informants consisted of teachers and students from 3 high schools in Makassar. The results of the study concluded that: 1) the form of school policy in dealing with bullying is done directly and indirectly as well as in personal and group forms. 2) school programs to deal with bullying in each school have some similarities.