ANALISIS YURIDIS UPAYA PENCEGAHAN TINDAK PIDANA PERUNDUNGAN (BULLYING) DI LINGKUNGAN SEKOLAH BERDASARKAN UNDANG-UNDANG SISTEM PERADILAN PIDANA ANAK (STUDI DI SMP NEGERI 5 CIBITUNG)

Abstract

This study examines the juridical analysis of efforts to prevent the crime of bullying in the school environment based on Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection and Law Number 11 of 2012 concerning the Juvenile Criminal Justice System, with a case study conducted at SMP Negeri 5 Cibitung. The study is motivated by the increasing incidence of bullying in educational settings, which adversely affects children's physical, psychological, and social development and may constitute a criminal offense under certain circumstances. The research employs an empirical juridical method using both a statutory approach and an empirical approach through the examination of legal norms and their implementation within the school environment. The findings indicate that bullying in schools may be classified as a criminal offense when it fulfills the legal elements stipulated in applicable laws, and that SMP Negeri 5 Cibitung has implemented various non-penal prevention measures, including strengthening character education, enhancing teacher supervision, conducting anti-bullying awareness programs, providing student guidance and counseling, and enforcing school regulations. These measures contribute to creating a safer and more conducive educational environment, although stronger collaboration among schools, parents, and other stakeholders remains necessary to maximize the effectiveness of prevention