As part of their commitment to enhancing legal awareness among students, the Master of Laws Student and Alumni Association (KMMIH) of UGM Jakarta Campus, in collaboration with Pertamina Nusantara Regas, organized a legal outreach program entitled “Building Safe School Spaces: Strengthening Legal Literacy to Prevent Sexual Violence and Bullying” on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, on Pramuka Island, Thousand Islands Regency.
The program served as both an educational platform and a space for collective reflection on the importance of creating educational environments that are safe, healthy, and free from all forms of violence. Involving students from SMAN 69 Jakarta, the legal outreach initiative aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of legal rights, the prevention of sexual violence, the dangers of bullying, and the importance of fostering a culture of mutual respect within the school environment.
The event featured distinguished speakers, including Prof. Dr. Heribertus Jaka Triyana, S.H., M.A., LL.M., Susilaningtias, S.H., M.H., a senior official of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK), and Ir. Mahfud Fauzi, S.T., Director of Operations and Commercial Affairs of Pertamina Nusantara Regas. The participation of representatives from academia, state institutions, and the industrial sector provided a comprehensive perspective on child protection and the development of safe educational ecosystems.
During his presentation, the representative of Pertamina Nusantara Regas introduced the company’s strategic role in supporting Indonesia’s national energy security, particularly through its regasification vessel operations in the Thousand Islands area, which contribute to electricity supplies for Jakarta and its surrounding regions. Beyond its role in the energy sector, the company also demonstrated its commitment to education through various corporate social responsibility programs, including educational scholarships, tuition assistance, healthcare support, and other educational initiatives for students.
Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Heribertus Jaka Triyana, S.H., M.A., LL.M. emphasized that relationships between teachers and students should be grounded in principles of respect, justice, and the protection of human rights. According to him, educational relationships reflect the relationship between the state and its citizens, where any abuse of authority, including bullying within the educational process, cannot be justified. While firmness remains an essential aspect of education, it must be exercised humanely and without violence. He also highlighted the importance of cultivating a culture of appreciation within schools as a means of building self-confidence, positive character, and healthy social relationships among members of the school community.
On the same occasion, Susilaningtias, S.H., M.H. provided participants with an overview of various forms of bullying, including physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying, which is increasingly prevalent in digital spaces. She also explained the forms of sexual violence regulated under Law Number 12 of 2022 on Sexual Violence Crimes, including verbal harassment, technology-facilitated sexual exploitation, and rape. The discussion further addressed the psychological, physical, social, and economic impacts that victims may experience. Participants were also introduced to legal protection mechanisms available for victims and witnesses through LPSK under Law Number 31 of 2014, including restitution, compensation, assistance services, and security guarantees for individuals requiring legal protection.
The outreach program was conducted in an interactive format consisting of presentations, question-and-answer sessions, and group discussions with participants. The students’ enthusiastic participation demonstrated that legal education delivered through a dialogic and participatory approach can effectively enhance young people’s awareness of sexual violence and bullying, issues that continue to pose significant challenges within educational settings.
The implementation of this activity represents a collective effort to create school environments that are safer, more inclusive, and more responsive to the protection of students. The collaboration among higher education institutions, student organizations, state agencies, and industry partners highlights the importance of cross-sector engagement in advancing child and student protection initiatives.
In the context of sustainable development, the program also contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through the promotion of safe and supportive learning environments, SDG 5 (Gender Equality) through efforts to prevent sexual violence, and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) through strengthening legal awareness and access to protection mechanisms for victims. Through legal outreach initiatives such as this, it is hoped that a generation of young people will emerge who not only understand their legal rights and responsibilities but also possess the courage to foster school cultures that are more caring, respectful, and free from all forms of violence.
Author : Ramzy Oansa Ilham (MIH Kampus Jakarta)
