Renni Sartika; Arief Hidayatullah
The purpose of this study was to find out the Regional Government Communication strategy in an effort to socialize Regional Regulation (Perda) Number 5 of 2019 concerning the Implementation of Child Protection in Bima Regency. This step is an effort to reduce the number of detentions and sexual violence against children. Also, considering the importance of information facilities about sexual education for children, in reducing the phenomenon of reduction and sexual violence against children in Bima District. The type of this research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The location of this research is in the Office of the Regional Technical Implementation Unit for the Implementation of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (UPTD P3AP2KB), the Social Service and the Education Office of Bima Regency. While the data collection techniques consist of observation, interviews, and documentation. Furthermore, the data analysis technique in this study uses an interactive model according to Miles and Huberman namely; (1) data reduction; (2) data presentation; and (3) conclusion/verification. The results of the study show that sex education is designed to assist children in obtaining an appropriate understanding of their own sexual development as well as the personal and social development that accompanies this sexual development. So that the role of the Regional Government in efforts to socialize Regional Regulation No. 5 concerning the Implementation of Child Protection in Bima Regency is very important. This is not only a concern for the Government but also for parents, the general public, schools and the media to provide protection for children. Because a proper understanding of sex and sexuality will be a strength as well as a fortress for children from cases of vandalism and sexual violence against children. Strengthening socialization and education regarding the importance of early childhood sex education to parents/guardians using a collaborative approach, so that the general public is more aware of child protection in Bima District.