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A Communication Strategy Of Support Providers In Providing Supports For Sexual Violence Victims, Desideria Lumongga Dwihadiah, Alya Hadijah Stephanie

Jurnal Komunikasi Indonesia

Sexual violence is a big problem in society, because the negative impact on the victim causes prolonged suffering. Assistance for victims is carried out at the individual, group and institutional levels, both formal and informal. They act as support providers for sexual violence victims. Support providers often experience difficulties because victims find it difficult to open up due to the trauma they have experienced. A strategy to communicate is necessary, so the providers can well provide supports and assistances to victims. This study wanted to explore communication strategies used by support providers in dealing with and helping sexual violence victims. …