East Jakarta Deputy Mayor, Iin Mutmainnah, inaugurated the Child-Friendly Integrated Area at SMPN 174 Susukan, Ciracas, Friday (2/23).

Hopefully, it will be a good start in eliminating cases of bullying and other negative things

The inauguration began with the signing of a commitment on a canvas measuring 1x1.5 square meters. It was then proceeded with pasting stickers to stop bullying and brawling, then removing the cover of the signboard for the Child-Friendly Integration Service Area.

According to her, SMP 174 Susukan is the originator of the idea of stopping bullying and brawls. Therefore, his party appreciated the idea of visiting this school to inaugurate this Child-Friendly Integrated Area.

"Hopefully, it will be a good start in eliminating cases of bullying and other negative things in the school environment," she expressed.

East Jakarta Child Protection Empowerment and Population Control Sub-agency Head, Hary Sutanto added that after it was conducted at SMPN 174, the sticker-pasting program and campaign to stop violence and bullying would be continued to other schools in the future

"Hope it can prevent cases of violence against children as East Jakarta has received the title of Child-Friendly City," he hoped.

SMPN 174 Principal, Kuslani emphasized that her party had come up with the idea of stopping bullying and violence against students in schools by forming a Violence Prevention and Handling Team (TPPK) whose members were teachers, education staff, and the community.

"TPPK has the authority or duty to accommodate complaints from children who feel they are victims of bullying at school," he explained.

By doing so, when cases of bullying, harassment, or child abuse occur, the victim no longer reports it to the guidance and counseling teacher but goes directly to the TPPK. After that, it is coordinated with the school and other related authorities.

"Hopefully, conditions remain conducive and teaching and learning activities (KBM) run safely, comfortably, and calmly," he hoped.