Azhari Aziz Samudra, Muhammadi Mayus, Agus Suradika
This study aims to explore various issues of sexual violence in junior high schools in Padang Panjang City, Indonesia. through Focus Group Discussions and in-depth interviews. A qualitative approach was used to explore the experiences and perceptions of stakeholders, including teachers and school administrators. This study examines how both formal and informal institutions can address sexual violence against students. This research investigates various strategies for handling cases of sexual violence using the theories of character education, social control, Components of Good Character, and the social-ecological model as a prevention framework. The findings identify key themes related to the nature, causes, impacts, and interventions surrounding sexual violence in educational settings. This study highlights that contributing factors to sexual violence include social environment influences, family issues, and misinterpretations of cultural perceptions. It emphasizes the importance of curricular and extracurricular education that fosters character development, religious values, and cultural practices to cultivate tolerance and respect among students. This study provides recommendations for the prevention of sexual violence that can be implemented by municipal government institutions and informal organizations such as religious, cultural, and traditional groups. These recommendations emphasize the importance of developing comprehensive educational programs and the active involvement of community organizations to effectively address and prevent sexual violence in schools. © 2025 Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia (UNED). All rights reserved.
Department of Doctoral, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, Banten, 15419, Indonesia; Department of Doctoral Basic Education, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25132, Indonesia; Department of Postgraduate, Universitas Teknologi Muhammadiyah Jakarta, South Jakarta, 12650, Indonesia
