Jakarta – The Psychology Team of the Polda Metro Jaya HR Bureau together with the HIMPSI Jakarta Clinical Psychology Association (IPK) stepped in to provide assistance to students at SDN 01 Kalibaru, North Jakarta who were victims of a car accident. The assistance is in the form of Psychological First Aid (PFA). In a statement received by detikcom on Thursday (11/12), psychology officers helped students manage their initial reactions after the incident, provide a sense of security and alleviate panic that arose as a result of this incident. Through PFA, children and parents receive psychological reinforcement, as well as assistance to calm themselves after experiencing a traumatic situation. A total of 10 psychologists and counselors from Polda Metro Jaya were deployed, supported by 5 IPK HIMPSI Jakarta psychologists. They provide services in the form of emotional support, assistance to victims’ families, and initial observations of students deemed to need further treatment. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT All assistance is carried out with a child-friendly approach and a calming atmosphere. Meanwhile, Adi Putra Yadnya, head of psychology at the HR bureau of Polda Metro Jaya, said that his party will continue to monitor the students’ condition and is ready to provide further assistance. “We will continue to coordinate with the school if necessary. We ensure optimal psychological support so that students and families can go through the recovery period more calmly,” he said. Polda Metro Jaya emphasized its commitment to provide psychosocial services for the community, especially for children as a vulnerable group at risk of experiencing psychological impacts after traumatic events. It is hoped that this assistance can speed emotional recovery, restore a sense of security and support students’ normal learning process. (isa/lir)