MEDIA MASSA YANG FRIENDLY KEPADA KORBAN KEKERASAN SEKSUAL

Abstract

This study aims to examine the extent to which the Indonesian mass media is friendly to victims of sexual violence, with an emphasis on identity protection and the selection of news titles. The method used is an empirical legal method with a conceptual approach and a legislative approach. Primary data was obtained through content analysis of 60 articles from six mainstream media (Kompas.com, Metro.tempo.co, Detik.com, CNN Indonesia, Kompas TV, and Jawa Pos) as well as 10 articles from two anti-mainstream media (BBC News and South Sumatra Tribune). Secondary data were obtained through literature studies and analyzed in a qualitative descriptive manner. The results of the study showed that mainstream media were more likely to protect the victim's identity and avoid using clickbait titles than anti-mainstream media. Kompas.com was considered the most victim-friendly media, because it did not use clickbait titles and always disguised the victim's identity, so its orientation was not to attract public attention just for the benefit of certain parties. This study also found that both mainstream and anti-mainstream media still pay less attention to the psychological recovery aspect of victims. These findings affirm the importance of strengthening journalistic regulations and ethics in reporting sexual violence so that there is no secondary victimization of victims.