Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

A resource for journalists who cover violence

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Behind the Story

Sep 1 2009

Life and Death in Kashmir

By Syed Nazakat

Along the Line of Control that marks the border between India and Pakistan, a senior journalist's life is one nightmare after another.
Fact Sheet

Feb 18 2009

Violence: Comparing Reporting and Reality

By Sara Tiegreen and Elana Newman

An overview of reporting trends in crime news, comparison with actual crime rates and an analysis of how coverage affects public perception of criminal activity.
Fact Sheet

Jan 1 2008

The Effect of News "Frames"

By Sara Tiegreen and Elana Newman

An overview of current scholarship regarding how different, contextual approaches to reporting news influence consumers’ knowledge, perceptions and opinions, and the implications for researchers and for journalists.
Fact Sheet

Dec 1 2005

Covering Trauma: Impact on the Public

By Christina Cantrell

An overview of current research on how news coverage of traumatic event effects the public and the risk factors that exascerbate reactions of distress.

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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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