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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 of covering war on journalists.

Dart Resources

  • Dart Award Honorable Mention

    Baker Boys: Inside the Surge

    By Kern Konwiser and Jon Steele

    This four-part independent documentary gives viewers a window into the everyday lives of American soldiers in Iraq, and the emotional and physical cost they bear. Originally produced in 2009.

     

  • Event Report

    Drama Explores Wounds of War

    By Geoff Buteau

    Laura Linney and Brian d'Arcy James's portrayal of a wounded journalist couple in the play "Time Stands Still" sparks a discussion of war reporting's lasting effects.

  • How to Report on Deployment

    By Liisa Hyvarinen Temple

    Thanks to Skype, mobile phones and email, it's easy to interview soldiers in the field and track families at home. A journalist and military spouse sheds light on how to do it.

  • Behind the Story

    Under Pressure in Pakistan

    By Shaheen Buneri

    As violence mounts in Pakistan, journalists and their families are feeling unsafe and insecure.

  • Excerpt

    Family on the Front Lines

    By Rosie Whitehouse

    Being a mother with five children and a war-reporter husband means early lessons in violent conflict, world politics and the perils of freelance journalism.

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Outside Resources

  • 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.

  • 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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