Tips & Tools
War
War in the 21st century is changing, and so is war reporting. Reporting on war and civil conflict anywhere in the world today means an awareness of the psychic as well as physical toll on soldiers and civilians; sophisticated understanding of human rights; and training in physical safety and emotional resilience. It means, as well, an honest assessment of the impact on journalists of covering war.
Dart Resources
Documenting Rape in War
It takes a delicate awareness of cultural sensitivities and ethics to report on sexual violence without causing victims further distress or danger.
In Bangladesh, Digging the Heart
The first workshop of its kind probes coverage of traumatic events in Bangladesh, from its 1971 war of liberation to today.
KIA in the Age of Facebook
No ground rules protected Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros as they covered the conflict in the rebel-held Libyan city of Misrata. News of their deaths sped across a social network of professional communicators, stunned at the loss of two treasured colleagues.
Brain Wars: How the Military is Failing its Wounded
This comprehensive multimedia investigation delves into the ramifications of the signature wound of today’s wars: traumatic brain injury (TBI). Originally published by ProPublica and NPR in 2010.
Private Battles
This five-part series documents military families struggling as their loved ones leave to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan. Originally published in the Dallas Morning News June through December, 2010.
Outside Resources
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The Iraq War Clinician Guide, 2nd Edition
National Center for PTSD
The Iraq War Clinician Guide was developed by members of the National Center for PTSD and the Department of Defense. It was developed specifically for clinicians and addresses the unique needs of veterans of the Iraq war.
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The Unseen Cost of War: American Minds
Seatle Post-Intelligencer
A story about combat-related psychological injury by M.L. Lyke of The Seattle Post-Intelligencer. See the subheading, "GETTING HELP," near the bottom of the story, for an example of a sidebar with contact information for veterans' resources.
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Publications for Topic
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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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Reporting War
Recommendations for meeting the emotional challenges of covering war, from a group of seasoned veterans.