Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

The Private War of Women Serving in Iraq

By Helen Benedict

A journalist and author tells a story almost no one wants to hear: sexual assault in the military. 

Women in War and Combat

More women are in the military than ever before, and they want journalists to get their stories right.

Veterans' Families: The Social Impact of PTSD

The story of war on the home front isn't complete without understanding its effect on military families.

21st Century War: What Journalists Need to Know

Researchers, clinicians and a retired Marine talk about how multiple deployments and the threat of grievous physical and psychological injury make it difficult for a veteran to make the journey home; part of Dart's Videos on Veterans series. 

War's Ripple Effects: Research Priorities

Understanding of the traumatic effects of war has progressed significantly. In this selection from Dart's Videos on Veterans series, leading researchers and clinicians shed light on what needs further investigation.

PTSD and the Hidden Wounds of War

Everyone has heard of PTSD, but veterans, clinicians and scientists say most people misunderstand not only the disorder, but the other ways that war affects individuals and families.

Haiti's Crisis Could Help Revive Its Journalism

A recent panel co-sponsored by the Dart Center and the Maria Moors Cabot Prizes sparked discussions about how January's devastating earthquake could help revive journalism in Haiti.

Why Report on Veterans?

When veterans come home, they bring their experiences back to their loved ones and communities. Veterans advocate Paul Sullivan and other experts talk about how local news media can best report this national story.

Telling the Hardest Stories

Winners and judges of the Dart Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma break down the process behind  three exemplary stories.

Lessons from Afghanistan

Two veteran foreign correspondents share their thoughts on what journalists should know about Afghanistan and the ethics of reporting conflict.

Watching the Making of a Martyr

By Steve Gorelick, Ph.D.

Does this mean I have to watch it again?

That was my first thought when asked for my reaction to “the Neda video.”

I had watched it early on, before its provenance was clear, and felt I had already grappled with its horror. I remember forcing myself to face the screen, as if watching every second would admit me to some global community of the grieving. More »

Points of Entry

A panel discussion held Oct. 24, 2007, at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.