Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

A resource for journalists who cover violence

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Tip Sheet

Apr 30 2009

Tips for Managers and Editors

Coverage of trauma and extreme human distress is a core part of journalism. These tips are for managers and editors to help them prepare and support the reporters who do this difficult and important work.
Special Report

When Tragedy Hits the Newsroom

By Meg Spratt

Many journalists have experience covering stories of violent death, but what happens when those stories involve co-workers? The Dart Center looks at two cases.

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Tragedies & Journalists

A 40-page guide to help journalists, photojournalists and editors report on violence while protecting both victims and themselves.

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Covering Children & Trauma

When children are victims of violence, journalists have a responsibility to report the truth with compassion and sensitivity.

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