HANDLING THE MEDIA.

VERY IMPORTANT!!!

Atty. Katrina Legarda

WHY DO YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS?
Media interference violates a victims right
to confidentiality
Media interference may prevent disclosure
of a crime
Media interference affects a crime scene
Negligent and abusive media will affect
your career and any promotion you may be
entitled to
THE DOs FOR MEDIA
Always keep a separate record book to
blotter children and women complaints
Ensure that you keep this blotter absolutely
confidential
Be firm, but polite, with reporters and t.v.
and radio crews
Protect the identity of the victim
Refer media to the PNP spokesperson
THE DONTs OF MEDIA
Never reveal the identity of a child victim,
a child in conflict with the law or an adult
rape victim
Never allow your confidential records to be
copied by others
Never allow a child victim to narrate
traumatic experiences just to give you
details for media


THE DONTs OF MEDIA
Never allow photos or tv footage to be taken of a
child
Never release to media a statement made to you
by a victim
Never testify against a child victim or speak out
against any child
Never allow a child to be interviewed
Do not allow the interview of an adult victim
without her or his consent
TO SUMMARIZE
Respect the victims right to privacy at all
stages of the proceedings
Do not release any documentation
regarding the case
Keep the victims identity confidential