Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

Wie den Opfern eine Stimme geben?

By Claudia Fischer

Claudia Fischer reflektiert anlässlich der Ausstellungseröffnung "Der richtige Standpunkt. Gegen Gewalt an Frauen und Mädchen" in Hannover, über Opferberichterstattung. Wo ist die Grenze, welche Erwartungen haben Betroffene, Publikum und Journalisten, wann sind Berichte hilfreich und wie?

"Unsere Kinder wurden uns zweimal entrissen"

Gisela Mayer ist die Mutter einer der Ermordeten von Winnenden. Die Ethiklehrerin trauert um ihre 24-jährige Tochter Nina, die als Referendarin an der Albertville-Realschule arbeitete. Mit dem journalist sprach sie eineinhalb Jahre später über ihre Erfahrungen mit Journalisten und deren Berichterstattung aus Winnenden.

New Safety Code for Australian News Media

By Cait McMahon

A code to protect the safety of media professionals was launched yesterday at the "Reporting Wars: Challenges and Responsibilities" conference in Sydney, Australia. More »

Torture and the Meaning of Words

By Bruce Shapiro

When should news stories label interrogation practices torture?

That question arises from the Obama administration’s release of Bush administration legal memos endorsing - and precisely describing – the brutal abuse of "high-value" detainees. Never before has a president taken such an initiative in releasing basic documents about human rights abuses by the executive branch. More »

Russian Journalism and Trauma Seminar

By Nadya Azhgikhina

Awareness of the psychology of covering trauma is a new concept in Russia, and journalists gathered in Moscow on February 3 for a national round table on the "Journalism of Extreme Situations" found this to be a lively and stimulating occasion.

Dart Award: History and Analysis

By Kevin Kawamoto

Since 1994, the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma has recognized outstanding trauma reporting through its annual Dart Award for Excellence in Reporting on Victims of Violence.

Best Practices in Trauma Reporting

By Kevin Kawamoto

A systematic analysis of what works in trauma reporting, drawn from a decade of Dart Award-winning stories and aimed at providing perspective and insight on covering victims of violence.

Unraveling Media and Trauma Connections

By Meg Spratt

Betty Pfefferbaum, winner of the first ISTSS Frank Ochberg Award for Research in Trauma and the Media, discusses what journalists can learn from her research.