DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT AND CHILD PROTECTION IN PREVENTING ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN LABUHANBATU DISTRICT: AN ISLAMIC COMMUNICATION PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The rate of violence against women and children is still very high in Indonesia, including in Labuhan Batu. Based on the research conducted, there have been many studies on preventing acts of violence against women and children, but few have seen the benefits of Islamic communication in the implementation process. This study uses qualitative methods and uses descriptive phenomenological data analysis. In-depth interviews are data collection methods. The data validity assurance method utilizes technical triangulation, source triangulation, and member checking. The results of the research show that DPPPA communication in carrying out prevention and treatment service tasks uses Islamic communication with good speech, an attitude full of gentleness, adapting language and content, conveying information about the actual situation, prioritizing empathy, and building good relationships. The results of the prevention phase of UUTPKS advocacy activities, outreach on ABH prevention, improvement of the Children's Forum and FK Puspa, increasing the role of PATBM, special SIMFONI training, case management training, protecting children from abuse, and monitoring child-friendly information in internet cafes in the Rantauprapat area. This study shows that DP3A Labuhanbatu Regency's communication regarding implementation and prevention results has been carried out well. To stop acts of violence against women and children in Labuhanbatu Regency, they must truly implement Islamic communication, not just fulfill their duties at work.