Gum Andrew2024-10-312024-10-312024-09-26https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/2122The study underscores the need for enhanced safety training in journalism curricula, greater advocacy for journalist protection, and stronger government measures to ensure journalist safety. Enhancing safety procedures, raising public awareness, and encouraging cooperation between media outlets and legislators are among the recommendations. Subsequent studies ought to concentrate on comprehensive safety protocols, the influence of safety measures on the caliber of journalism, and contrasts with other areas. This all-encompassing strategy seeks to encourage the creation of a more safe and productive media environment in Uganda while addressing the difficulties experienced by journalists.This study investigates the perceptions and experiences of journalism students at Uganda Christian University regarding media violence and its impact on their professional choices. Through a detailed survey of 108 students, the research explores the prevalence of violence against journalists in Uganda, the frequency of related news reports, and how such violence influences students' career decisions. Key findings reveal that a significant majority of respondents have not personally witnessed or experienced violence against journalists, though a notable minority has. The data indicates that violence against journalists is reported infrequently in the media, but a substantial proportion of students believe it adversely affects freedom of speech and expression. Concerns about violence significantly influence career choices, with many students prioritizing safety in their professional decisions.en