10. Accuracy

Editorial processes and guideline:
Expected Behavior and Conduct, structure of responsibility

We require that all individuals involved in the creation of editorial content—whether full-time staff or freelancers—adhere to the following principles:

a. Accuracy and Fairness
• All content must be thoroughly researched and fact-checked before publication. Journalists are responsible for using credible, reliable sources to ensure factual accuracy.
• All editorial content must be fair and impartial, providing balanced reporting without personal biases or conflicts of interest.

b. Transparency
• Journalists and contributors must clearly differentiate between fact and opinion in their work.
• Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editorial team before publication. These include, but are not limited to, relationships with sources, financial interests, or political affiliations.

c. Ethical Reporting
• Contributors must respect the dignity, privacy, and rights of individuals, especially when reporting on sensitive topics.
• Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. All sources, quotes, and borrowed material must be properly attributed.

d. Respect and Professionalism
• Staff and contributors are expected to treat colleagues, interviewees, and sources with respect and professionalism.
• Any discriminatory or offensive language, conduct, or behavior is not tolerated. This includes communication within the newsroom, as well as content produced for publication.

e. Legal Compliance
• All editorial content must comply with relevant legal requirements, including defamation laws, privacy laws, and regulations around copyright and intellectual property.
• We adhere to organizational guidelines regarding data protection

Structure of Responsibility

At L’Orient-Le Jour, we have a clear chain of accountability that ensures transparency and clarity at every stage of the editorial process. The responsibilities of various roles are outlined below:

a. Journalist / Contributor Responsibilities
• Researching, writing, and fact-checking content.
• Ensuring all work is original and free from plagiarism.
• Submitting content within the agreed deadlines.
• Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest or ethical concerns.

b. Editor Responsibilities
• Reviewing submissions to ensure accuracy, fairness, and adherence to the editorial charter.
• Copyediting to ensure that writing is clear, correct and consistent with our organization’s in-house style guide
• Ensuring that content aligns with our editorial charter
• Working with contributors to revise and improve content as necessary.
• Identifying and addressing potential legal risks, such as defamation or privacy breaches, prior to publication.

c. Head of Department Responsibilities
• Managing the editorial team and ensuring adherence to these guidelines.
• Overseeing the editorial process within their section or department.
• Acting as the point of contact for any disputes, concerns, or ethical questions that arise during the editorial process.
• Ensuring that all content meets both internal and external legal standards.

d. Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities
• Having overall accountability for all content published by L’Orient-Le Jour / L’Orient Today.
• Ensuring that editorial practices align with the OLJ’s mission, values, and legal obligations.
• Making the final decision on controversial or sensitive content.
• Providing leadership and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical reporting.

Accountability at Each Stage

Every step in the editorial process, from idea generation to publication, involves clearly defined roles with specific responsibilities:

1. Content Creation: Reporters and writers are responsible for creating accurate, ethical, and original content.

2. Content Review and Editing: Editors ensure the content meets editorial standards and style guidelines. They are also responsible for addressing any ethical or legal concerns during this stage.

3. Daily and Weekly Editorial Meetings: We hold both daily and weekly editorial meetings to discuss ongoing projects, review content, and raise any ethical or legal questions. These meetings foster internal transparency and provide opportunities for discussion and critical feedback.

4. Final Approval: Section Editors or Department Heads review and approve content, ensuring it aligns with the values and principles laid out in our editorial charter.

5. Publication and Post-Publication Monitoring: The Editor-in-Chief ensures all content that goes live adheres to the highest standards and manages any post-publication concerns, such as complaints or corrections.

Periodic Review of Guidelines:
To ensure our editorial charter and organizational processes remain effective and relevant, we conduct periodic reviews. These reviews assess how well the guidelines are being followed and identify any areas for improvement. The feedback from daily and weekly editorial meetings informs these reviews, ensuring continuous improvement in our editorial processes.

Editorial processes and guideline:
Expected Behavior and Conduct, structure of responsibility

We require that all individuals involved in the creation of editorial content—whether full-time staff or freelancers—adhere to the following principles:

a. Accuracy and Fairness
• All content must be thoroughly researched and fact-checked before publication. Journalists are responsible for using credible, reliable sources to ensure factual accuracy.
• All editorial content must be fair and impartial, providing balanced reporting without personal biases or conflicts of interest.

b. Transparency
• Journalists and contributors must clearly differentiate between fact and opinion in their work.
• Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editorial team before publication. These include, but are not limited to, relationships with sources, financial interests, or political affiliations.

c. Ethical Reporting
• Contributors must respect the dignity, privacy, and rights of individuals, especially when reporting on sensitive topics.
• Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. All sources, quotes, and borrowed material must be properly attributed.

d. Respect and Professionalism
• Staff and contributors are expected to treat colleagues, interviewees, and sources with respect and professionalism.
• Any discriminatory or offensive language, conduct, or behavior is not tolerated. This includes communication within the newsroom, as well as content produced for publication.

e. Legal Compliance
• All editorial content must comply with relevant legal requirements, including defamation laws, privacy laws, and regulations around copyright and intellectual property.
• We adhere to organizational guidelines regarding data protection

Structure of Responsibility

At L’Orient-Le Jour, we have a clear chain of accountability that ensures transparency and clarity at every stage of the editorial process. The responsibilities of various roles are outlined below:

a. Journalist / Contributor Responsibilities
• Researching, writing, and fact-checking content.
• Ensuring all work is original and free from plagiarism.
• Submitting content within the agreed deadlines.
• Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest or ethical concerns.

b. Editor Responsibilities
• Reviewing submissions to ensure accuracy, fairness, and adherence to the editorial charter.
• Copyediting to ensure that writing is clear, correct and consistent with our organization’s in-house style guide
• Ensuring that content aligns with our editorial charter
• Working with contributors to revise and improve content as necessary.
• Identifying and addressing potential legal risks, such as defamation or privacy breaches, prior to publication.

c. Head of Department Responsibilities
• Managing the editorial team and ensuring adherence to these guidelines.
• Overseeing the editorial process within their section or department.
• Acting as the point of contact for any disputes, concerns, or ethical questions that arise during the editorial process.
• Ensuring that all content meets both internal and external legal standards.

d. Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities
• Having overall accountability for all content published by L’Orient-Le Jour / L’Orient Today.
• Ensuring that editorial practices align with the OLJ’s mission, values, and legal obligations.
• Making the final decision on controversial or sensitive content.
• Providing leadership and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical reporting.

Accountability at Each Stage

Every step in the editorial process, from idea generation to publication, involves clearly defined roles with specific responsibilities:

1. Content Creation: Reporters and writers are responsible for creating accurate, ethical, and original content.

2. Content Review and Editing: Editors ensure the content meets editorial standards and style guidelines. They are also responsible for addressing any ethical or legal concerns during this stage.

3. Daily and Weekly Editorial Meetings: We hold both daily and weekly editorial meetings to discuss ongoing projects, review content, and raise any ethical or legal questions. These meetings foster internal transparency and provide opportunities for discussion and critical feedback.

4. Final Approval: Section Editors or Department Heads review and approve content, ensuring it aligns with the values and principles laid out in our editorial charter.

5. Publication and Post-Publication Monitoring: The Editor-in-Chief ensures all content that goes live adheres to the highest standards and manages any post-publication concerns, such as complaints or corrections.

Periodic Review of Guidelines:
To ensure our editorial charter and organizational processes remain effective and relevant, we conduct periodic reviews. These reviews assess how well the guidelines are being followed and identify any areas for improvement. The feedback from daily and weekly editorial meetings informs these reviews, ensuring continuous improvement in our editorial processes.

Editorial processes and guideline:
Expected Behavior and Conduct, structure of responsibility

We require that all individuals involved in the creation of editorial content—whether full-time staff or freelancers—adhere to the following principles:

a. Accuracy and Fairness
• All content must be thoroughly researched and fact-checked before publication. Journalists are responsible for using credible, reliable sources to ensure factual accuracy.
• All editorial content must be fair and impartial, providing balanced reporting without personal biases or conflicts of interest.

b. Transparency
• Journalists and contributors must clearly differentiate between fact and opinion in their work.
• Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editorial team before publication. These include, but are not limited to, relationships with sources, financial interests, or political affiliations.

c. Ethical Reporting
• Contributors must respect the dignity, privacy, and rights of individuals, especially when reporting on sensitive topics.
• Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. All sources, quotes, and borrowed material must be properly attributed.

d. Respect and Professionalism
• Staff and contributors are expected to treat colleagues, interviewees, and sources with respect and professionalism.
• Any discriminatory or offensive language, conduct, or behavior is not tolerated. This includes communication within the newsroom, as well as content produced for publication.

e. Legal Compliance
• All editorial content must comply with relevant legal requirements, including defamation laws, privacy laws, and regulations around copyright and intellectual property.
• We adhere to organizational guidelines regarding data protection

Structure of Responsibility

At L’Orient-Le Jour, we have a clear chain of accountability that ensures transparency and clarity at every stage of the editorial process. The responsibilities of various roles are outlined below:

a. Journalist / Contributor Responsibilities
• Researching, writing, and fact-checking content.
• Ensuring all work is original and free from plagiarism.
• Submitting content within the agreed deadlines.
• Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest or ethical concerns.

b. Editor Responsibilities
• Reviewing submissions to ensure accuracy, fairness, and adherence to the editorial charter.
• Copyediting to ensure that writing is clear, correct and consistent with our organization’s in-house style guide
• Ensuring that content aligns with our editorial charter
• Working with contributors to revise and improve content as necessary.
• Identifying and addressing potential legal risks, such as defamation or privacy breaches, prior to publication.

c. Head of Department Responsibilities
• Managing the editorial team and ensuring adherence to these guidelines.
• Overseeing the editorial process within their section or department.
• Acting as the point of contact for any disputes, concerns, or ethical questions that arise during the editorial process.
• Ensuring that all content meets both internal and external legal standards.

d. Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities
• Having overall accountability for all content published by L’Orient-Le Jour / L’Orient Today.
• Ensuring that editorial practices align with the OLJ’s mission, values, and legal obligations.
• Making the final decision on controversial or sensitive content.
• Providing leadership and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical reporting.

Accountability at Each Stage

Every step in the editorial process, from idea generation to publication, involves clearly defined roles with specific responsibilities:

1. Content Creation: Reporters and writers are responsible for creating accurate, ethical, and original content.

2. Content Review and Editing: Editors ensure the content meets editorial standards and style guidelines. They are also responsible for addressing any ethical or legal concerns during this stage.

3. Daily and Weekly Editorial Meetings: We hold both daily and weekly editorial meetings to discuss ongoing projects, review content, and raise any ethical or legal questions. These meetings foster internal transparency and provide opportunities for discussion and critical feedback.

4. Final Approval: Section Editors or Department Heads review and approve content, ensuring it aligns with the values and principles laid out in our editorial charter.

5. Publication and Post-Publication Monitoring: The Editor-in-Chief ensures all content that goes live adheres to the highest standards and manages any post-publication concerns, such as complaints or corrections.

Periodic Review of Guidelines:
To ensure our editorial charter and organizational processes remain effective and relevant, we conduct periodic reviews. These reviews assess how well the guidelines are being followed and identify any areas for improvement. The feedback from daily and weekly editorial meetings informs these reviews, ensuring continuous improvement in our editorial processes.

Periodic Review of Guidelines:
To ensure our editorial charter and organizational processes remain effective and relevant, we conduct periodic reviews. These reviews assess how well the guidelines are being followed and identify any areas for improvement. The feedback from daily and weekly editorial meetings informs these reviews, ensuring continuous improvement in our editorial processes.

Periodic Review of Guidelines:
To ensure our editorial charter and organizational processes remain effective and relevant, we conduct periodic reviews. These reviews assess how well the guidelines are being followed and identify any areas for improvement. The feedback from daily and weekly editorial meetings informs these reviews, ensuring continuous improvement in our editorial processes.

It is our fact-checking process

L’Orient-Le Jour / L’Orient Today

Fact-checking editorial guidelines

We first start by establishing all the things that must be fact checked in a story:
• Names, dates, and locations
• Quotes and the facts within quotes
• Descriptions of people, places, and events
• Pronouns, identifiers, and descriptors
• Causal explanations
• The factual bases of opinions
• The internal logic of a story, including its chronology
• Source of the quote
• L’Orient-Le Jour and L’Orient Today use two types of sources for fact checking: gathered sources (the records and documents they consult) and interviewed sources (the people they speak with).
• Each fact should be confirmed with at least one primary source or two secondary sources.

Accuracy of information: Triangulation
Each fact should be confirmed with at least one primary source or two secondary sources. When it comes to quoting someone else, the gold-standard for journalists is always to conduct an interview yourself (or at least be present). However, that’s not always possible. If that is the case, look for information coming out of official channels – verified government accounts on social media, posts on company websites and media teams, or press releases from reputable organisations. Always be wary of any quote that comes from a non-specified group such as ‘scientists’, ‘doctors’ or ‘experts’, rather than an identifiable individual.
• Correct facts and figures will be checked off. If corrections are necessary, they will be noted in red ink in the margin, using standard proofreading marks.
• The source of factual corrections and quotations must be given
• A statement is considered verified only if confirmed by reliable sources or experts.

Quality and diverse sources:
• Prefer original documents. If an academic study is quoted, obtain the original, full text. If company earnings are cited, obtain their financials. Do not rely on press summaries and press releases when the original document can be obtained.
• Prefer sources that delineate between facts and opinion, and that supply facts in their work.
• Prefer sources that clearly indicate the source of their information, as this enables you to verify their work. (Media outlets or other entities that overly rely on anonymous sources should be treated with caution.)
• Beware of sources that make factual errors about basic facts, or that confuse basic concepts about a subject matter.
• Are the times and dates correct?
• Does the text contradict itself?
• Are the names and offices / jobs correct?
• Are the quotations correct (in wording and in context)? How current and trustworthy are the sources used?
• How current and trustworthy are the sources used?
• Fact checking dodgy websites: Some information can be found on websites which we don’t know. People can add ‘.edu’ to pretend they are an educational center. We can check the domain of the site using: https://whois.domaintools.com or at https://whois.icann.org. We can also use Google fact check: You type in a key term and it tells you if a site’s claims are factual or misleading https://toolbox.google.com/factcheck/explorer/search/

Numbers/data
Use official figures from the government, UN, World Bank. Then get a expert to interpret them because stats can be manipulated for political goal.

Use of photos / videos and verification
All photos or videos we use must be sourced and verified. If we use ‘user generated content’ we speak with the person who has taken the photo or published the video. If we cannot verify it, we do not use it. However we would like to do further training to enhance our ability to do this. Some tools we use to help with verification: Tin eye and Reverse image Google search.

Statistics
• Stats must be taken from official sources eg. government reports, UN, World Bank.
• If they’re not then we must be transparent with our audience on
1. Who they are from eg. a charity/lobby group.
2. What their methodology is.
We should scrutinize and highlight any inconsistencies/weaknesses in the data provided by organizations.


Anonymity
Our editorial guidelines are clear that we should not grant anonymity to somebody unless:
1. They are a victim of rape/sexual assault.
2. Their security could be compromised.
3. If they are a sensitive political source.

We are committed to clearly explaining to our audience why a source has been kept anonymous. If we do include an anonymous source in our reporting, we ensure that we have more than one source to corroborate their claims.


Independence
Our editorial guidelines are clear: we are a newspaper committed to objectivity, fairness, and impartiality. We do not accept money for articles from politicians or lobby groups. We ensure that with every claim that we make, that we offer a contributor a right of reply; back up claims with evidence and data; and that we try all times to offer a wide range of opinions. Stories are commissioned according to public interest. Any journalist with a potential conflict of interest must declare this immediately before working on a story - and the story will subsequently be given to another journalist.


Journalists and bylines
All original stories written by journalists at our newspaper have a byline attached to ensure that we are transparent about who is writing. We clearly state the email address of how people can contact us if they want to know more information about the story or raise complaints.

It is our fact-checking process

L’Orient-Le Jour / L’Orient Today

Fact-checking editorial guidelines

We first start by establishing all the things that must be fact checked in a story:
• Names, dates, and locations
• Quotes and the facts within quotes
• Descriptions of people, places, and events
• Pronouns, identifiers, and descriptors
• Causal explanations
• The factual bases of opinions
• The internal logic of a story, including its chronology
• Source of the quote
• L’Orient-Le Jour and L’Orient Today use two types of sources for fact checking: gathered sources (the records and documents they consult) and interviewed sources (the people they speak with).
• Each fact should be confirmed with at least one primary source or two secondary sources.

Accuracy of information: Triangulation
Each fact should be confirmed with at least one primary source or two secondary sources. When it comes to quoting someone else, the gold-standard for journalists is always to conduct an interview yourself (or at least be present). However, that’s not always possible. If that is the case, look for information coming out of official channels – verified government accounts on social media, posts on company websites and media teams, or press releases from reputable organisations. Always be wary of any quote that comes from a non-specified group such as ‘scientists’, ‘doctors’ or ‘experts’, rather than an identifiable individual.
• Correct facts and figures will be checked off. If corrections are necessary, they will be noted in red ink in the margin, using standard proofreading marks.
• The source of factual corrections and quotations must be given
• A statement is considered verified only if confirmed by reliable sources or experts.

Quality and diverse sources:
• Prefer original documents. If an academic study is quoted, obtain the original, full text. If company earnings are cited, obtain their financials. Do not rely on press summaries and press releases when the original document can be obtained.
• Prefer sources that delineate between facts and opinion, and that supply facts in their work.
• Prefer sources that clearly indicate the source of their information, as this enables you to verify their work. (Media outlets or other entities that overly rely on anonymous sources should be treated with caution.)
• Beware of sources that make factual errors about basic facts, or that confuse basic concepts about a subject matter.
• Are the times and dates correct?
• Does the text contradict itself?
• Are the names and offices / jobs correct?
• Are the quotations correct (in wording and in context)? How current and trustworthy are the sources used?
• How current and trustworthy are the sources used?
• Fact checking dodgy websites: Some information can be found on websites which we don’t know. People can add ‘.edu’ to pretend they are an educational center. We can check the domain of the site using: https://whois.domaintools.com or at https://whois.icann.org. We can also use Google fact check: You type in a key term and it tells you if a site’s claims are factual or misleading https://toolbox.google.com/factcheck/explorer/search/

Numbers/data
Use official figures from the government, UN, World Bank. Then get a expert to interpret them because stats can be manipulated for political goal.

Use of photos / videos and verification
All photos or videos we use must be sourced and verified. If we use ‘user generated content’ we speak with the person who has taken the photo or published the video. If we cannot verify it, we do not use it. However we would like to do further training to enhance our ability to do this. Some tools we use to help with verification: Tin eye and Reverse image Google search.

Statistics
• Stats must be taken from official sources eg. government reports, UN, World Bank.
• If they’re not then we must be transparent with our audience on
1. Who they are from eg. a charity/lobby group.
2. What their methodology is.
We should scrutinize and highlight any inconsistencies/weaknesses in the data provided by organizations.


Anonymity
Our editorial guidelines are clear that we should not grant anonymity to somebody unless:
1. They are a victim of rape/sexual assault.
2. Their security could be compromised.
3. If they are a sensitive political source.

We are committed to clearly explaining to our audience why a source has been kept anonymous. If we do include an anonymous source in our reporting, we ensure that we have more than one source to corroborate their claims.


Independence
Our editorial guidelines are clear: we are a newspaper committed to objectivity, fairness, and impartiality. We do not accept money for articles from politicians or lobby groups. We ensure that with every claim that we make, that we offer a contributor a right of reply; back up claims with evidence and data; and that we try all times to offer a wide range of opinions. Stories are commissioned according to public interest. Any journalist with a potential conflict of interest must declare this immediately before working on a story - and the story will subsequently be given to another journalist.


Journalists and bylines
All original stories written by journalists at our newspaper have a byline attached to ensure that we are transparent about who is writing. We clearly state the email address of how people can contact us if they want to know more information about the story or raise complaints.

Treatment of explicit content

a. Determining Necessity
• Editorial teams must evaluate whether graphic or explicit content is essential to conveying the story's message or context. Explicit or graphic content should only be included when it serves a clear journalistic purpose, such as illustrating the severity of a situation, providing necessary evidence, or ensuring transparency in reporting.

b. Sensitivity and Context
• Contextualization: Content that is violent or explicit must be presented within an appropriate context. We provide necessary background information to help audiences understand the implications and relevance of the material.
• Viewer Discretion: Explicit content should be clearly labeled with appropriate warnings to inform viewers about its nature. This includes using content advisories when necessary.

c. Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
• Special Considerations: Content featuring children or other vulnerable groups is treated with the utmost care. We avoid sensationalism and ensure that their consent, dignity and privacy are respected.

d. Ethical Handling of Live Content
• Real-Time Sensitivity: Live content, especially when covering violent events or crises, is handled with caution. In such cases, our editorial team must make real-time decisions to balance newsworthiness with ethical considerations, avoiding unnecessary graphic or harmful content.
• Delays and Filters: When broadcasting live content, we may implement time delays or content filters to protect audiences from accidental exposure to graphic or explicit material.

e. Editorial Review Process
• Pre-Publication Review: All explicit or violent content undergoes a thorough review process conducted by the editor’s-in-chief who assess whether the material aligns with our ethical standards and if its publication serves the public interest.
• Input from Experts: For particularly sensitive content, input may be sought from experts in ethics, child protection, or trauma-informed care to ensure responsible coverage.

f. Review and Feedback
• We regularly review our guidelines and processes based on feedback from both staff and audiences, ensuring that we adapt to changing societal standards and sensitivities.

Treatment of explicit content

a. Determining Necessity
• Editorial teams must evaluate whether graphic or explicit content is essential to conveying the story's message or context. Explicit or graphic content should only be included when it serves a clear journalistic purpose, such as illustrating the severity of a situation, providing necessary evidence, or ensuring transparency in reporting.

b. Sensitivity and Context
• Contextualization: Content that is violent or explicit must be presented within an appropriate context. We provide necessary background information to help audiences understand the implications and relevance of the material.
• Viewer Discretion: Explicit content should be clearly labeled with appropriate warnings to inform viewers about its nature. This includes using content advisories when necessary.

c. Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
• Special Considerations: Content featuring children or other vulnerable groups is treated with the utmost care. We avoid sensationalism and ensure that their consent, dignity and privacy are respected.

d. Ethical Handling of Live Content
• Real-Time Sensitivity: Live content, especially when covering violent events or crises, is handled with caution. In such cases, our editorial team must make real-time decisions to balance newsworthiness with ethical considerations, avoiding unnecessary graphic or harmful content.
• Delays and Filters: When broadcasting live content, we may implement time delays or content filters to protect audiences from accidental exposure to graphic or explicit material.

e. Editorial Review Process
• Pre-Publication Review: All explicit or violent content undergoes a thorough review process conducted by the editor’s-in-chief who assess whether the material aligns with our ethical standards and if its publication serves the public interest.
• Input from Experts: For particularly sensitive content, input may be sought from experts in ethics, child protection, or trauma-informed care to ensure responsible coverage.

f. Review and Feedback
• We regularly review our guidelines and processes based on feedback from both staff and audiences, ensuring that we adapt to changing societal standards and sensitivities.

Treatment of explicit content

a. Determining Necessity
• Editorial teams must evaluate whether graphic or explicit content is essential to conveying the story's message or context. Explicit or graphic content should only be included when it serves a clear journalistic purpose, such as illustrating the severity of a situation, providing necessary evidence, or ensuring transparency in reporting.

b. Sensitivity and Context
• Contextualization: Content that is violent or explicit must be presented within an appropriate context. We provide necessary background information to help audiences understand the implications and relevance of the material.
• Viewer Discretion: Explicit content should be clearly labeled with appropriate warnings to inform viewers about its nature. This includes using content advisories when necessary.

c. Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
• Special Considerations: Content featuring children or other vulnerable groups is treated with the utmost care. We avoid sensationalism and ensure that their consent, dignity and privacy are respected.

d. Ethical Handling of Live Content
• Real-Time Sensitivity: Live content, especially when covering violent events or crises, is handled with caution. In such cases, our editorial team must make real-time decisions to balance newsworthiness with ethical considerations, avoiding unnecessary graphic or harmful content.
• Delays and Filters: When broadcasting live content, we may implement time delays or content filters to protect audiences from accidental exposure to graphic or explicit material.

e. Editorial Review Process
• Pre-Publication Review: All explicit or violent content undergoes a thorough review process conducted by the editor’s-in-chief who assess whether the material aligns with our ethical standards and if its publication serves the public interest.
• Input from Experts: For particularly sensitive content, input may be sought from experts in ethics, child protection, or trauma-informed care to ensure responsible coverage.

f. Review and Feedback
• We regularly review our guidelines and processes based on feedback from both staff and audiences, ensuring that we adapt to changing societal standards and sensitivities.