Instruct Awareness of Good Morals through Education on Forms of Sexual Harassment

Abstract

The Community Service Activity on Instilling Awareness of Ethical Morals through Education on Forms of Sexual Harassment at Rahmat Islamiyah Senior High School, Medan Helvetia District, Medan City, was conducted to enhance students' understanding of sexual harassment, which has previously been limited. The school has never received specific education on the prevention and handling of sexual harassment, so several forms of mild sexual harassment often occur without adequate treatment. To support the smooth implementation of the activity, data collection was conducted through interviews with school officials, and a pre-test was administered to determine the level of students' initial understanding of the issue of sexual harassment. The solution provided through this activity was in the form of knowledge transfer through seminars, interactive discussions, and roleplays that illustrate various forms of sexual harassment, their impacts, and preventive measures. The education also emphasized the importance of ethical morals in building commendable behavior, respect for others, and caution in social interactions. To support the activity, a budget allocation of Rp1,347,500 was required. After the activity was implemented, the results showed that the level of students' understanding had increased from 88% in the pre-test to 93% after participating in the education. This demonstrates the activity's success in providing a comprehensive understanding of the definition of sexual harassment, its forms (verbal, nonverbal, physical, non-physical, and digital), the impact on victims, and how to report and seek assistance. The school also responded positively to the recommendation to establish a PPKS Task Force as a sustainable effort to prevent and address sexual violence. Furthermore, this activity instilled moral values ​​in students, thereby fostering a safer school environment.