THE ROLE OF THE CHILD PROTECTION LAW IN HANDLING  SCHOOL BULLYING CASES

I Gede Sujana; Gitania Karmani; Dominggus Wungo; Melkianus Hona  Mone

I Gede Sujana
Gitania Karmani
Dominggus Wungo
Melkianus Hona Mone

Keywords: Child Protection Law, Bullying, School Violence, Legal Implementation, Restorative Justice, Children’s Rights

Abstract

Bullying in schools has become a critical issue affecting the safety, psychological well-being, and educational development of children in Indonesia. Although Law No. 35 of 2014 on Child Protection provides a legal framework to prevent and address violence against children, its implementation in bullying cases remains inconsistent. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Child Protection Law in responding to bullying in school environments, using a normative juridical approach. The research explores the scope of legal protections, the application of criminal sanctions, the use of restorative justice, and the institutional mechanisms involved in handling such cases. Findings indicate that while the law offers a strong foundation in theory, challenges such as limited legal awareness, weak institutional capacity, inadequate victim support, and cultural normalization of bullying reduce its practical effectiveness. The study concludes that a more integrated approach—combining legal enforcement, education, and institutional reform—is essential to realize the law’s full protective potential for children in school settings.

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