A Portrait of the Legal Awareness of Indonesian Educators (Teachers) about Violence Against Children in the School Environment

Study in State Senior High School, Malang City, East Java- Indonesia

Abstract

The increasing number of child violence cases, particularly in schools, has become a pressing issue. Violence in schools occurs in various forms, including physical, psychological, and sexual abuse. This article examines and analyzes the legal awareness of educators regarding child violence in schools (a case study at SMAN in Malang City) and the factors influencing such legal awareness. This research employs an empirical method with a juridical qualitative approach. The results show that the legal awareness of educators concerning child violence in schools, as studied at SMAN in Malang City, reveals that while the educators are knowledgeable about the law, they lack a deeper understanding of the specific legal provisions. This is influenced by several factors, including their understanding and  legal behavior patterns, age, internalization of legal knowledge, and personal experiences (legal attitudes) within society. However, their legal attitudes are highly responsive and proactive regarding child violence in the school environment.