Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

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Jul 6 2011

Berichten über Leben und Tod

By Petra Tabeling

Was Medienberichte für Überlebende bewirken, wie man ihrem Zeugnis gerecht wird, welche Rolle Journalisten spielen und was ihr Umgang mit Sprache bewirkt – das diskutierten Überlebende und internationale ReporterInnen auf dem diesjährigen Global Media Forum in Bonn auf Einladung des Dart Centers Europe.
Deutsch (German)

Mar 17 2011

Wie den Opfern eine Stimme geben?

By Claudia Fischer

Claudia Fischer reflektiert anlässlich der Ausstellungseröffnung "Der richtige Standpunkt. Gegen Gewalt an Frauen und Mädchen" in Hannover, über Opferberichterstattung. Wo ist die Grenze, welche Erwartungen haben Betroffene, Publikum und Journalisten, wann sind Berichte hilfreich und wie?
From the Academy

Aug 23 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.
Dart Award Winner

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.
Dart Award Winner

The Joseph Palczynski Story

By Linell Smith, Marego Athans, Ann LoLordo, Patricia Meisol, Doug Kapustin, and Joannah Hill

A two-part series from The Baltimore Sun on the lives of six women serially victimized by one man's extremes of physical and psychological abuse.

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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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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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Dart Society Journalists Who Cover Violence

The Dart Society is comprised of journalists who have won fellowships and awards from the Dart Center. The Dart Society is not affiliated with Columbia University.

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