Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

Journalists Are Not Exploitative 'Vultures' or 'Parasites'

Brett McLeod, former Dart Center Ochberg Fellow and reporter for Australia's Channel Nine network, responds to accusations that all journalists exploit victims and crisis. More »

Covering Volatile Street Protests

Report on both sides of the conflict, but don't get caught in the middle; know your exit route at all times; remain engaged but detached: News professionals offer insights to reporters and photojournalists on best practices when reporting on volatile confrontations.

Announcing the 2010 Ochberg Fellows

Ten journalists from around the world have been awarded Dart Center Ochberg Fellowships.

The Real "Enemy" in Disasters

By Cait McMahon

The newly formed Emergency Media and Public Affairs group in Australia held its annual conference in Melbourne, Australia May 24-26. Network Nine news reporter Brett McLeod, who produced Dart Centre Australasia’s "News Media and Trauma" DVD, and Ochberg Fellow Gary Tippet both represented the Dart Centre at different presentations at the two-day conference. More »

Workshop: Understanding Psychological Trauma

In Bangkok, a workshop by Dart Centre Australasia and the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand about understanding psychological trauma and enhancing resilience when exposed to potentially traumatic events.

Panel: Journalists in War Zones

A panel in Melbourne, Australia about journalists who cover war and conflict, the dangers they face and the protections afforded to them, sponsored by RMIT University and the Australian Red Cross. 

Film Screening and Panel: Breaking News Breaking Down

In Melbourne, Australia, a screening of Ochberg Fellow Mike Walter's documentary on journalists covering traumatic stories, followed by a panel discussion.

News Media and Trauma

This documentary, available online and on DVD, features a wide range of Australian journalists their recounting experiences covering traumatic stories.

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