Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

Covering Suicide: New Science, New Guidelines

By Bruce Shapiro

We know more about suicide than ever before, says epidemiologist Madelyn Gould. New recommendations tell journalists how to use that knowledge, and a classroom guide tells journalism educators how to teach it.

Reporting the Swine-Flu Outbreak

By John Pope

Tips on covering the swine-flu outbreak from a reporter with two decades' experience with health issues ranging from the AIDS epidemic to oyster-related food poisoning.

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.

When Disaster Strikes: Reporting and Responding

In Boston, an international conference explores the collaboration and tension between journalists and public health workers at times of crisis.