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Nov 6 2008

Mexico's Journalists Under Siege

By Stan Alcorn

An unprecedented spike in violence is testing the skills and freedoms of the press in North America's youngest democracy.
In Depth

What Reporting Combat Reveals About You

By James Brabazon and Isabell Witt

When a situation is extremely difficult, often one keeps filming. It’s not possible to take on board entirely what’s going on. When it comes back to you — when it really sinks in — is when you have quiet time afterwards. Then you can reflect on what’s happened. That may be a ten-minute break in a firefight, or it may be on the long walk home.

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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

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