IMPLEMENTING PREVENTIVE GUIDANCE TO PREVENT BULLYING BEHAVIOR

Abstract

Bullying is a serious problem in schools and can affect students' mental health, academic performance, and learning environment. This study aims to examine the role of guidance and counseling (BK) teachers in providing guidance services that prevent bullying. The method used was to read and analyze research findings from both Indonesia and abroad over the past five years. The findings indicate that preventive guidance services provided by BK teachers are highly effective in raising student awareness, building empathy, and encouraging positive peer relationships. Programs such as Friendly Schools and KiVa abroad have successfully reduced bullying cases because they involve all school components, while digital-based approaches can help address the issue of cyberbullying. In Indonesia, the primary methods used are organized guidance services and collaboration with parents to reduce bullying incidents. Therefore, BK teachers play a crucial role in creating a safe, inclusive, and bullying-free school environment.