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Christina Cantrell

From the Academy

Aug 24 2010

Word Choice Crucial When Reporting Sexual Violence

By Summer Nelson

When media reports sensationalize sexual violence or attribute violent crimes to “lovers’ quarrels,” neither victims nor society are well-served. Researchers at an American Psychological Association annual meeting explored why.

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When children are victims of violence, journalists have a responsibility to report the truth with compassion and sensitivity.

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