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Pengmas Cyber Psychology Student Association Provides Education on Violence Against Women and Children at Dharma Jati II Orphanage
The Psychology Student Association through the Pengmas Cyber (Psychology Sharing Community Service) work program held community service activities at the Dharma Jati II Orphanage, Denpasar. This activity carries the theme of violence against women and children, accompanied by the handover of donations as a tangible form of social care. (May 23, 2025)
The activity began in the morning with a speech from the Head of the Psychology Student Association, I Made Billy Krismayura. In his speech, Billy expressed his hope that this activity would not only be a moment of sharing, but also be able to foster children's awareness and courage in voicing their experiences and feelings.
"I hope this activity can have a positive impact on the children at Dharma Jati II Orphanage, especially in recognizing forms of violence and how to respond to them," Billy said.
The event then continued with remarks from the founder of the Dharma Jati II Orphanage, I Wayan Nika, who warmly welcomed the presence of students and lecturers from the Psychology Undergraduate Study Program. He also expressed his appreciation for the attention given to his foster children. In its implementation, the children were divided into three groups based on the level of education, namely the Kindergarten (TK), Elementary School (SD), and Junior and Senior High School (SMP-SMA) groups. Each group received education tailored to their age and level of understanding.
The material was delivered by students of the Psychology Undergraduate Study Program with the assistance of two Psychology lecturers, namely I Gusti Ayu Putu Wulan Budisetyani, S.Psi., M.Psi., and Ni Made Diah Saraswati, M.Psi. The material provided includes the definition of violence, types of violence, and steps that can be taken if children experience or witness violence. To facilitate understanding, the education was delivered interactively using picture books, stationery, and expressive games. Children were also invited to draw and write their feelings, as an effort to foster courage in expressing themselves, in line with the main objective of the activity, which is to build children's awareness and courage in facing and reporting acts of violence.
The education session was closed with the delivery of impressions and messages from the children, which were responded to with enthusiasm, as seen from the number of children who enthusiastically raised their hands to tell stories and express opinions. This showed that they were actively involved, both emotionally and thoughtfully, throughout the activity. Enthusiasm peaked when the event continued with group game activities designed to train cooperation and communication between children.
The end of the activity was marked by the symbolic handover of the donation by the Head of Cyber Community Service, Ni Putu Nila Amelia Putri, to I Wayan Nika. The donation consisted of a novel book with the theme of resilience to violence, stationery, and basic necessities, which are expected to support the learning needs and daily life of children at the orphanage. Through this activity, the Psychology Student Association not only carries out the mission of community service, but is also committed to instilling the values of empathy, protection, and awareness from an early age to children, especially in the context of violence that is often hidden and unreported.
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