For Researchers and Scholars:

For those studying the intersection of journalism and trauma, the Dart Center promotes trandisciplinary production and exchange of research and scholarship. The Dart Center helps journalists access this knowledge and use it to guide editorial and managerial choices. This page will continue to add new reference materials, news on current research and other useful resources.

Event Report

Covering Trauma in Latin America

Journalists and trauma experts from throughout the Americas discuss how to meet the special challenges faced in reporting violence and remaining resilient.

Features

  • From the Academy

    Weathering the Trauma Storms: Developing Interviewing Technique

    Nearly every journalist in the course of their career will interview people who have experienced significant trauma. But how many receive any training for the task? This article describes how role-playing traumatic incidents might give student journalists valuable insight and hone crucial interviewing skills.

  • Special Report

    Air Force May Revise Subpoena Policy

    After several recent cases in which reporters' notes have been subpoenaed for court-martial proceedings, the Air Force is considering revisions to its legal regulations that would discourage uniformed lawyers from serving subpoenas on journalists.

  • Interview

    Unraveling Media and Trauma Connections

    Betty Pfefferbaum, inner of the first ISTSS Frank Ochberg Award for Research in Trauma and the Media, discusses what journalists can learn from her research.

  • From the Academy

    Domestic Violence: A Look at Coverage

    When domestic violence causes the death of one or both of the people in a relationship, the local media spotlight usually picks up the tragedy. But the reporting usually reveals little about the painful history that preceded the violence.

  • Event Transcript

    The NICE Guidelines

    An edited transcript of the Frontline Club discussion on the NICE Guidelines.

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Programs

  • Publications

    Guidebooks and DVDs on best practices in covering trauma.

  • Training

    Specialized training and seminars for journalists and educators.