PERAN KOMUNIKASI KEPOLISIAN DALAM UPAYA PENCEGAHAN PERUNDUNGAN (BULLYING) TERHADAP ANAK SEKOLAH DASAR DAN MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH DI WILAYAH KECAMATAN BUNGKAL KABUPATEN PONOROGO

Bullying is a type of violence that can threaten the welfare of children and adolescents in schools and the surrounding environment. This case has a high prevalence rate which has the impact of increasing the risk of mental disorders throughout life, poor social functioning and educational outcomes. The method in this research is descriptive based on descriptions or conditions in the field according to the facts of existing Bullying incidents. The report was made based on facts at three sample locations, namely MI Ma'arif, SDN 2 Kalisat, SDN Bedi Wetan. Socialization on preventing acts of Bullying or Bullying against children by the Bungkal Police was carried out in three places with a frequency of visits once per school, attended by all students and accompanied by the principal, school committee, teachers, village officials. The result of this outreach to prevent Bullying is the delivery of material related to Bullying with positive feedback and a shared commitment to prevent Bullying in any form. This direct socialization will directly increase awareness of the negative impact of Bullying between friends and the legal sanctions that can be imposed on the perpetrator. By realizing that there are differences between others which are based on strong religious knowledge, Bullying can be reduced to a lesser extent. Direct reporting to teachers or parents can reduce the burden on victims of Bullying so that it does not cause serious impacts that can threaten the victim's mental health.