<![CDATA[The development of digital technology has provided many benefits for children, but it has also increased the risk of digital violence, such as cyberbullying, online grooming, online sexual exploitation, and misuse of personal data. Therefore, preventive efforts involving various stakeholders are essential, one of which is the Hero of Digital Protection (HeDiPro) Community. This study aims to examine the role of the Hero of Digital Protection (HeDiPro) Community in preventing violence against children in the digital world in Medan City.This study employed a descriptive qualitative research method. Informants were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana model, while the findings were interpreted using Soerjono Soekanto's Role Theory, supported by Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory. The findings reveal that the HeDiPro Community carries out its role through three main pillars: capacity building, child empowerment, and policy advocacy. Based on the role theory analysis, the active role was identified as the most dominant, as reflected in educational activities, socialization programs, training, and digital literacy campaigns. Through these activities, the HeDiPro Community contributes to the prevention of violence against children in the digital world in Medan City.]]>
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