The Dart Center is hosting a four-day reporting institute for reporters and editors who wish to deepen their knowledge of early childhood development and increase their capacity to report ethically and effectively on the youngest children and caregivers. The reporting institute — part of our Early Childhood Journalism Initiative — will be held March 8-11, 2024 at Columbia University in New York City. Applications due October 25, 2023 at 5pm EST.

The inaugural Dart Center Documentary Film Fellowship is designed for senior and mid-career filmmakers who wish to deepen their knowledge of emotional trauma and psychological injury, delve into documentary ethics and craft challenges, and enrich their professional engagement around violence, conflict and tragedy. The Fellowship will be held in Grand Cayman. Application Deadline: October 4, 2023.

The Dart Center has announced the recipients of its three Early Childhood Reporting Fellowship programs. "Around the world, this is a difficult time for young children and their caregivers. Escalating adversity in early childhood - whether from war, civil conflict, economic inequality, violence, the pandemic or environmental disasters all have a lifelong impact. The 36 extraordinary journalists chosen for this Fellowship are deeply committed to illuminating these critical issues, drawing on evidence-based science and policy to produce reporting that makes a difference in their regions and around the globe." said Bruce Shapiro, the Dart Center’s executive director.

This style guide is designed as a quick, authoritative reference for reporters, editors and producers working on tight deadlines. It includes brief evidence-informed guidance on news choices, language usage and ethics in reporting on the impact of trauma on individuals, families and communities; recommendations for appropriate use of relevant psychological and scientific terminology; and special considerations when reporting on consequential trauma-laden issues such as racism and sexual violence.