There Is A Blind Elementary School Children After Being Stabbed By A Pentol By A Class Brother, Puan Asks School Not To Leave Responsibility

Illustration of Photo by Piron Guillaume on Unsplash

JAKARTA - The chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, asked the school to also take responsibility for the blindness of an elementary school student in Gresik Regency, East Java. As is known, a second-class student with the initials SAH who attended SDN Gresik received heinous treatment from his seniors. SAH was forced to lose sight in his right eye after being stabbed with a pentol stab by his senior in the school area. The stabbing was carried out because the victim did not give money when he was stabbed.

Puan emphasized that schools have a responsibility to every student at school. He also reminded that if this case has to deal with the law, the school must provide support so that this problem can be resolved properly.

In this incident in Gresik, the victim's parents had difficulty finding justice because their child did not know the perpetrator. The school was also said to have not supported it because it refused when asked to open CCTV.

The victim's parents finally reported the bullying case that led to the persecution to the Gresik Police because the school did not want to show CCTV on the day of the incident, as well as the Menanti Police. Puan encouraged the school and the police not to cover up the case.

"This victim is still small and still has a long future. The school and the police must support the upholding of justice. Especially for schools that have a responsibility for all their students," said Puan, Tuesday, September 19.

Puan reminded that teachers have a role as a substitute for parents at school. For this reason, teachers must be able to ensure that every student at school feels comfortable and protected when reporting a bullying incident without fear of threats, intimidation, or other negative impacts.

The former Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture said that teachers and school staff have an important role in detecting signs of bullying so that they can immediately take action according to where there are indications of bullying. In addition, said Puan, the maximum attention from teachers can prevent bullying cases from occurring in schools.

On the other hand, Puan encourages innovation from the Government through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) to take concrete steps in realizing child-friendly schools in Indonesia.

According to Puan, the government must provide firm guidance for schools in anticipating, supervising, and overcoming acts of bullying.

"Including standard guidelines on how to reduce bullying events in the school environment, by holding activities and programs that encourage cooperation, friendship, and understanding between students," he said.

"The government also needs to provide education to teachers and school staff which includes training on communication skills, seminars on diversity, and anti-bullying campaigns, as well as clear guidelines on what to do when a severe bullying case occurs," continued Puan.

The school is also reminded to have a zero-tolerance policy of bullying. Puan assessed that this step must be clear and consistently applied to students, school staff and parents so that all parties know that bullying will not be tolerated.

"Schools must integrate anti-bullying education into their curriculum. This can include programs of understanding empathy, resolving conflicts, and respecting differences," said Bung Karno's grandson.

Furthermore, Puan reminded the school that victims and bullying actors must receive directed assistance. He encouraged the Ministry of Education and Culture through their educational services to provide assistance for victims through a period of trauma in order to return to the school environment.

"Victim bullying needs emotional and social support. Schools must provide access to counselors or other resources that can help victims overcome the psychological impact of bullying," explained Puan.