ABSTRACT

This project investigates the ethical frameworks in place for Pakistani television news journalists reporting cases of domestic violence. It also examines the provision and structure of training for Pakistani media professionals to support accurate and balanced reporting of such violence. The research comprised in-depth semi-structured interviews with a small group of television journalists. The findings reveal that there was no formalized code of ethics guiding how journalists represent incidents of this crime, its victims, or perpetrators. Moreover, it was revealed that due to a paucity of formal professional development opportunities, journalists negotiate the challenges of reporting domestic violence on-the-job, resulting in instances of irresponsible reporting practices.

摘要

该项目调查巴基斯坦电视新闻记者报道家庭暴力案件的道德框架。它还审查了巴基斯坦媒体专业人员培训的提供和结构，以支持准确和平衡地报道此类暴力行为。该研究包括对一小群电视记者进行深入的半结构化采访。调查结果显示，没有正式的道德准则指导记者如何报道这一犯罪事件、受害者或肇事者。此外，据透露，由于缺乏正式的专业发展机会，记者在工作中应对报道家庭暴力的挑战，导致不负责任的报道行为的发生。