Sosialisasi Pencegahan Pelecehan Seksual Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kesadaran Hukum Masyarakat Padang Kelapo

Abstract

Sexual harassment remains a serious social problem in society, including in rural areas that generally have limited access to legal information. The low level of community understanding regarding the forms, impacts, and legal protection mechanisms against sexual harassment causes many cases to go unreported, leaving victims without adequate protection. This community service activity aims to increase the legal awareness of the people of Padang Kelapo Village, Semidang Alas Maras Subdistrict, regarding the prevention of sexual harassment through a socialization program carried out by students of the Thematic Community Service Program (KKN) Group 97, Period 108, University of Bengkulu. The implementation method includes preparation, face-to-face legal counseling, interactive discussion, and evaluation of participant understanding. The results show an increase in community knowledge and understanding of legal protection regulations, particularly Law Number 12 of 2022 concerning Sexual Violence Crimes, as well as a growing attitude change that is more sensitive to prevention efforts and reporting of sexual harassment cases in the village environment.