Name of code
How to Report Domestic Violence and Violence against Women: Guidelines for the Media [kako poročati o nasilju v družini in o nasilju nad ženskami: priročnik za medije]
Originator of code
Association SOS Help-Line for Women and Children – Victims of Violence; Slovene Association of Journalists
Country
Slovenia
Original language
Slovenian
Year of creation
2016
Type of code
Journalism
Main frame of accountability
Professional
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
“How to Report Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women: Guidelines for the Media” is a document prepared by the Association SOS Help-Line for Women and Children – Victims of Violence and by the Slovene Association of Journalists. It recommends that journalists shall avoid myths and stereotypes about violence; inform and raise public awareness that violence is unacceptable; select competent interviewees; not disclose the identity of those involved except in the case of public interest; address violence in the social context; and carefully select visual material.
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