Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

A resource for journalists who cover violence

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Red Cross

Dispatch

Sep 12 2005

Reporting on a Chaotic Relief Effort

By Penny Cockerell

Now that the military has moved in and other state agencies have responded to Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath, some would think that all is under control. It isn’t.
Behind the Story

I'm Invincible, Nothing's Going to Affect Me

By Rob Cole

I've always been a slightly nervous person. I laugh a lot and cry a lot, and I wear my heart on my sleeve. But, I have never had a problem. I got the occasional dizzy spell from being completely hyper, but nothing else; I just lived my life and it was fine.

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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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