Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

A resource for journalists who cover violence

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Interview

Jun 23 2011

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.
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.

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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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