LATENT DANGERS BULLYING

Latent Dangers of Bullying

By: Masbahur Roziqi

The author is a teacher of guidance and counseling at SMK Negeri 1 Probolinggo

 It does not seem excessive if the city of Probolinggo faces the latent danger of bullying. The latest, bullying against teenagers which finally viral on social media occurred in this mango city. That is what happened to LH, 17 years old, a student of one of the private vocational schools in the city of Probolinggo. He experienced physical and verbal bullying from several other teenagers at Kedopok Sports Hall on Saturday (12/16/2017).

Bullying experienced by LH takes place systematically, and planned. It can be seen from the chronology revealed by the police at a press conference at the city Probolinggo mapolres (12/19/2017). Initially, LH was picked up by one of the bullying perpetrators named Oktavia Pujiani at his home, Kanigaran City of Probolinggo. The reason is to treat LH victims to eat. On the way, they met other actors. Then immediately rode to Kedopok Sports Hall (GOR). There, physical and verbal bullying against LH occurred. And everything was recorded by one of the actors' friends.

Seen in the viral video, LH experienced physical bullying in the form of being grabbed and beaten. While verbal bullying in the form of inappropriate speech. The meaning is still spoken even though LH has begun to faint. One of the perpetrators even said that he was not afraid of the victim's mother. Some say the victims don't act unconscious. While cursing, they continued to grab and hit the helpless victims.

These bullying events open our eyes. That bullying is not something that should be underestimated. The events that afflict LH are clear evidence that bullying is still a latent danger for children or adolescents. At times it can happen, and can involve anyone.

Bullying is generally vulnerable to children and adolescents. In the case of GOR Kedopok bullying, the perpetrators were not ready for dialogue. They don't prepare themselves mentally to face the dialogue process. That in dialogue there will be things that may differ from the principle of truth according to the perpetrator's version. When meeting these differences the perpetrators finally took a shortcut by directly blaming the victim.

The effort to overcome bullying is not an easy job. Because it is related to emotional development which tends to be erratic. In addition, bullying is related to power relations. That is the party that is strong in suppressing the weak party. Whether it's oppressing it in groups or alone. This latent danger will still not pass if it is only responded to as a last breeze.

First, the school as the second home of the students should not be bored in conducting anti-bullying campaigns. Can through various media. Start the learning video to watch the film together about bullying. Writing down the experience of bullying is also good for therapy to grow strength against the trauma of bullying. Schools create a climate of mutual cooperation for students. The goal is that each student can respect each other.

Secondly, schools and families help students complete their development tasks well. Each individual has their respective development assignments. Such as increasing self-confidence and being able to live in harmony with friends and the surrounding community. If students are able to complete this, they will be stable in living life.

Third, law enforcement must be right on target in implementing diversion. The diversion process can only be given to child offenders. It should not also apply to adult actors. The accuracy of law enforcement in implementing diversion will have an impact on the settlement of cases fairly.Fourth, law enforcement must ensure that there is no intimidation of victims, families of victims, and witnesses. Consideration of the police that does not detain bullying perpetrators of the GOR Kedopok should be accompanied by inherent supervision. Because bullying that occurs is group bullying. This means that the actors in it have strong social cohesion. Engagement between members is also thought to be strong. This can be seen from their compactness in persecuting victims on videos that have been viral. Keeping witnesses and victims free to give testimony at the trial will also have to be a priority for law enforcement.