Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

A Family Deployment

By Ambar Espinoza

Soldiers don't go into a war zone alone: their families share the experience. A Minnesota Public Radio reporter shares her story and explains the reporting behind it.

The Ethics of Earthquake Coverage

By Joan Connell

Whether local or parachuting in, journalists covering the recent Chile quake face ethical, logistical and personal challenges.

Applications Open for Inaugural Academic Fellowships

Journalism educators seeking to improve coverage of violent events are invited to apply by March 29 for the inaugural Dart Center Academic Fellowship program.

Drama Explores Wounds of War

By Geoff Buteau

Laura Linney and Brian d'Arcy James's portrayal of a wounded journalist couple in the play "Time Stands Still" sparks a discussion of war reporting's lasting effects.

Choosing a Psychotherapist

By Elana Newman

A guide for journalists seeking therapy for personal or work-related issues.

Facing Down Fear

By Huáscar Robles Carrasquillo

As a seasoned photographer coolly documents the earthquake in Haiti's dreadful consequences, a Dart Society writer grapples with the inevitable emotional distress.

Telling the Hardest Stories

By Stan Alcorn

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

Under Pressure in Pakistan

By Shaheen Buneri

As violence mounts in Pakistan, journalists and their families are feeling unsafe and insecure.

Black Saturday: One Year Later

By Cait McMahon

As the anniversary of Australia's worst peacetime disaster approaches, expert guidance on how to reflect without retraumatising.

Haiti Quake: Watchful Waiting

By Bruce Shapiro

As the first wave of exhausted news teams rotates out, the story enters a new phase — and news managers need to be prepared to provide informed support.