Journalistic Code of Ethics: Sexual Violence Against Children in Online Media News

Abstract

This study aims to explain the implementation of the Journalistic Code of Ethics in the news of sexual violence against children by the Advisor of the Church of Saint Herculanus in the online media Tribunnews.com. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with data analysis using a filling system technique that uses the Journalistic Code of Ethics Articles 3, 4, and 5 as indicators. The results of the study show that: 1) the application of the Journalistic Code of Ethics Article 3 has not been fully implemented by Tribunnews.com, especially in the balance of news and opinion writing. 2) the application of the Journalistic Code of Ethics Article 4 has been fully carried out by the online media Tribunnews.com. 3) the application of the Journalistic Code of Ethics article 5 has not been fully implemented because the identity of the victim's family and residence is included. 4) Tribunnews.com plays a role in upholding ethical values by implementing the Journalistic Code of Ethics. The Journalistic Code of Ethics is used as a moral guideline that has the task of compiling rules of action for journalists in carrying out their work. In this study, Tribunnews.com is considered to have implemented a Journalistic Code of Ethics, especially in order to maintain the privacy of victims of sexual violence.