Journal of Innovation and Applied Technology
Vol 11, No 2 (2025)

Optimizing Character Building to Prevent Sexual Violence and Bullying in Universities

Susilowati, Susilowati - (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Dec 2025

Abstract

This This community service aimed to optimize character building implementation among students as a preventive effort against bullying and sexual violence in higher education. The activity was carried out by the Integrated Service Unit for Sexual Violence and Bullying (ULTKSP) at Universitas Brawijaya through counseling, mentoring, and student engagement programs that emphasized awareness, empathy, and responsible behavior. The qualitative descriptive method supported by questionnaires was used to identify types of bullying and assess the impact of character-building activities on students’ attitudes and interactions. A total of 400 students participated in the program. The results showed a decrease in physical, verbal, social, cyber, and sexual bullying, along with improved self-awareness, communication, and social interaction skills. This program demonstrated that strengthening character education through participatory and preventive approaches can effectively foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jiat

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT

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Article published Journal of Innovation and Applied Technology (JIAT) include the results of community service related to Community Development, Economic Development, Transfer and Diffusion of Technology, Innovation Science and Technology, Institutional Innovation, Development of Local Wisdom, Basic ...