Penguatan Literasi Pencegahan Pelecehan Seksual pada Pelajar SMA Mekar Arum Bandung Melalui Program Edukasi Preventif

Abstract

This Community Service Program was organized with the aim of strengthening adolescents’ understanding, particularly students of SMA Mekar Arum Bandung, regarding sexual harassment, prevention strategies, and appropriate reporting procedures. The activity lasted approximately 60 minutes and was attended by 27 participants. It employed interactive lectures and question-and-answer sessions to ensure that participants could understand the material conceptually while also applying the practical skills gained in their daily lives. The educational material covered the definition of sexual harassment; its physical, verbal, and digital forms; personal boundaries; healthy relationships; identification of risky situations; and official reporting channels through teachers, school counselors, parents, or authorized institutions. Evaluation was conducted through observation of active participation, participants’ ability to respond to questions, and reflective engagement during discussions, focusing on four main indicators: understanding the definition of sexual harassment, the ability to identify various forms of harassment, comprehension of personal boundaries and healthy relationships, and knowledge of proper reporting procedures. The results showed that participants were able to restate the material, provide examples of potential risk situations, understand prevention strategies, and identify appropriate reporting pathways. These findings affirm that the preventive educational program made a positive contribution to enhancing awareness, cognitive and affective understanding, and students’ readiness to respond to situations potentially involving sexual harassment. The program also highlights the importance of continuous preventive education, collaboration among schools, parents, and authorities, and the strengthening of digital literacy to improve the effectiveness of future interventions.