Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

Swept Away: The Albert Pike Flood

By Cathy Frye, Amy Upshaw, Rick McFarland, Staton Breidenthal, and Jennifer Godwin

The story of a flash flood that killed 20 people — eight of them children — is told in an in-depth, three-part series focusing on the experience of two families. Originally published in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in November, 2010.

Guatemala: Heartbreak and Hope

Introduction

By Scott North and Donna DeCesare

The stories of Guatemalans reveal a community haunted by civil war and genocide and threatened by the drug trade and gang violence.

Dart Award: History and Analysis

By Kevin Kawamoto

Since 1994, the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma has recognized outstanding trauma reporting through its annual Dart Award for Excellence in Reporting on Victims of Violence.

Cardinal Law

Boston Phoenix

Complete coverage of the 2002 Catholic Church priest sexual abuse scandal.

Helping Children Cope with Tragedy

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

An example of a sidebar with information about the possible effects of trauma on children.

Johanna: Facing Forward

By Rachel Dissell and Gus Chan

This nine-part series tells the story of a teenage relationship turning to obsession and abuse, and a strong young woman recovering from a horrific act of violence. Originally published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer in September, 2007.