Legal Literacy - The phenomenon of bullying in schools is still rife. Perpetrators and victims who are children have the right to legal protection.

What is Bullying?

Bullying is a popular term for bullying. According to Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (Great Dictionary of the Indonesian Language), perundungan (bullying) comes from the word rundung. This word means to tease, disturb continuously, and make the victim suffer. It can be defined as an act of violence intentionally committed with the aim of oppressing or victimizing someone weaker.[1]

This phenomenon of violence that occurs in schools must be a concern for the government. This is because children are the holders of the nation's leadership relay in the future.

One of the concerns that the government can provide is to provide legal protection for both perpetrators and victims that occur in schools. So, what is the legal protection for perpetrators and victims of bullying? Here is the explanation.

Forms of Bullying in Schools

There are 5 categories of actions, including:[2] First, direct physical contact. For example, pushing, scratching, hitting, pinching, damaging other people's belongings, and extortion.

Second, direct verbal contact. For example, mocking, threatening, intimidating, humiliating, name calling, etc. Third, direct non-verbal behavior that is usually accompanied by verbal or physical bullying. For example, displaying mocking, demeaning, or threatening facial expressions.

Fourth, indirect non-verbal behavior. For example, ostracizing friends. Finally, sexual harassment that can fall into the category of verbal behavior or physical aggression.