UNRAVELING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS IN PREVENTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN: A CASE STUDY OF THE PATBM PROGRAM IN TANGERANG CITY AMIDST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Objective: This study aims to explore the prevention of sexual violence against children in Tangerang City through the PATBM program by focusing on the communication barriers faced by facilitators during their preventive efforts. Method: Using a case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with five participants, including two Child Protection Division individuals and three PATBM program facilitators. On-site observations of the PATBM program's implementation were conducted, and NVivo 12 plus was utilized for data analysis. Result: The study identified communication barriers within the PATBM program, including suboptimal coordination during program execution, underutilization of communication technology tools, and limited facilitator resources in effectively conveying the message of preventing sexual violence against children. Conclusion: Addressing these communication barriers is crucial to enhancing the effectiveness and impact of the PATBM program, thus strengthening its capacity to protect children from sexual violence in Tangerang City.