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In Depth

By Joan Connell

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

Exemplary Journalism
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.
Event Report
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.
Behind the Story
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.
Video Feature
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.
Behind the Story
Under Pressure in Pakistan
By Shaheen Buneri
As violence mounts in Pakistan, journalists and their families are feeling unsafe and insecure.

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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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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