DYNAMICS OF UNDERSTANDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN THE CIVIC EDUCATION PROCESS AT JAYAPURA VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PAPUA

Sexual violence continues to be a serious problem in Indonesia, and Papua is no exception. The purpose of the study was to understand students experiences and perceptions of sexual violence in the civic education cycle to better understand and be aware of the risk of sexual violence in schools. This research was conducted by a quantitative descriptive method in the form of a survey at one of the vocational schools in Jayapura, with a sample of four classes of Automotive Engineering. The perception of increased risk due to personal experience was found to be highest among 2nd grade TKR students, where the experience of experiencing sexual violence was the largest proportion. Students described sexual violence as any act that involves non-consensual sexual contact (31.5%), shaped by culture (31.5%), knowledge of ones own boundaries (24.7%), and emotional experiences (42.5%). My final conclusion is that students understand differently depending on cultural factors, borderline knowledge, and emotionally. Further research on students perceptions of sexual violence in schools can improve the literature on civics education. These findings are anticipated to help policymakers facilitate the development of more relevant education policies and serve education stakeholders to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment, especially in the Papua region.