Aceh Tamiang, January 20, 2026 – Students from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), who participated in the Humanitarian Community Service Program (KKN Kemanusiaan), collaborated with students from Universitas Samudra (UNSAM) to organize an awareness program titled “One Line to Stop: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence and Healing Family Trauma.” The activity was held at the Posyandu Plus in Bukit Panjang Village, Karang Baru District, Aceh Tamiang Regency.

The activity was part of the Humanitarian KKN Group 22 program, which involved students from multiple disciplines from both universities. The program aimed to educate the community about preventing and addressing domestic violence (KDRT) while also supporting the psychological recovery of families affected by the recent floods. A total of 22 housewives from Bukit Panjang Village participated enthusiastically in the activity. The materials were delivered by two speakers from the KKN team: Ria Adila from the Faculty of Law at Universitas Samudra and Danella Jasmine from the Faculty of Psychology at UNY. This interdisciplinary collaboration provided complementary perspectives, ranging from legal protection to psychological approaches in strengthening family resilience.

In the first session, Ria Adila explained various forms of domestic violence commonly found in society. She emphasized that domestic violence is not limited to physical abuse but can also occur in the form of psychological and economic violence. She also outlined legal steps that victims can take and highlighted the importance of community courage in seeking help or reporting cases of domestic violence. The second session was delivered by Danella Jasmine, who discussed post-disaster mental health recovery. She explained that changes in living conditions after floods often trigger prolonged stress that can affect family relationships. Participants were encouraged to recognize signs of post-disaster trauma and understand the emotional and physical responses that may arise.

Participants were also guided to practice several simple techniques to calm themselves and maintain emotional balance in their daily lives. The session was conducted in a warm and interactive atmosphere. Participants actively shared their experiences and raised questions related to the challenges they faced after the disaster. “Disasters can also leave invisible emotional wounds. Through this activity, we want to remind everyone that caring for mental health is just as important as restoring physical conditions after a disaster. When families support one another, the process of recovery becomes stronger,” said Danella.

She also appreciated the enthusiasm and openness of the participants during the discussion, noting that spaces for dialogue about mental health and family resilience are highly needed in the community.This activity also aligns with the commitment of higher education institutions to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5: Gender Equality and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. Through this program, students sought to raise public awareness about the importance of family protection and mental health as part of the post-disaster recovery process.

Through this initiative, the students hope that community members will not only gain new knowledge but also develop the courage to support one another, prevent, and stop domestic violence. Participants are also expected to become advocates within their communities in promoting safe, healthy, and supportive family environments. This collaborative activity represents a concrete contribution of UNY undergraduate psychology students in applying psychological knowledge within society while strengthening the role of higher education institutions in supporting sustainable development and social resilience in disaster-affected areas.