Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

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Apr 1 2009

Teaching Trauma Through Case Studies

By Sherry Ricchiardi

A professor of journalism at Indiana University offers two sample assignments that teach concepts related to victims and trauma by engaging students' interest in real-world reporting.
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Self-Study Unit 2: Covering Terrorism

By Elana Newman and Chris Bull

Early live reports of terrorist attacks are sometimes confusing and misleading. Yet there are also extraordinary examples of media excellence, with journalists risking their lives to inform the nation about an unfolding crisis.

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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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