How Social Media Spurred Myanmar's Latest Violence
September 18, 2017 by Alan Davis
Everybody will end up losing if hate speech is left unchecked.
Resources
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Preventing Suicide: A Resource for Media Professionals
September 15, 2017
From the World Health Organization and the International Association for Suicide Prevention, this guide presents evidence that media reports about suicide can enhance or weaken suicide prevention efforts.
Lost for Words: Questioning the Relationship between Trauma and Radicalisation
Covering terrorism presents myriad challenges for journalists. How can stories of victims and survivors contribute to the public's understanding of current issues while treating those left reeling with dignity and respect? What responsibility do journalists have in helping audiences understand the motivations of a perpetrator of violence? Here, three experts offer advice on covering traumatic experiences as they relate to radicalisation and terrorism.
Covering Hurricane Irma: Reporting Resources
September 11, 2017
Hurricane Irma, the most intense Atlantic hurricane observed in over a decade, tore through the Florida Keys and continued its march north on Monday. Please consult our tips and resources on covering disaster and recovery, interviewing victims and survivors, and working with reporters exposed to traumatic events.
Dart Asia Pacific Announces 2017 Fellows
August 29, 2017
Congratulations to the 2017 Dart Centre Asia Pacific Fellows as they kick off a week-long program of journalism and trauma-focused seminars in Fiji August 28.
E-mail Security Tips
August 1, 2017
Journalists are increasingly being targeted through their email. Virtually every hack of an individual reporter or entire news organization starts with a relatively simple attack: phishing and spear phishing. Prepare yourself for this eventuality with this e-mail hygiene guide from the Freedom of the Press Foundation.
Article: How Poverty Affects the Brain
August 1, 2017
From the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, this article provides an in-depth look at the effects of malnutrition and poverty on the brains of young children.
Deadline Friday! Ochberg Fellowship
August 1, 2017
The Ochberg Fellowship, now in its 19th year, is the Dart Center's flagship program for veteran and mid-career journalists who wish to deepen their knowledge of emotional trauma and psychological injury, and improve reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy. The application deadline is September 22, 2017. Click here for full application guidelines and click here to apply.
Sept 22, 2017
Application Deadline: Ochberg Fellowships
New York, NY - United States - Asia Pacific
11:59 PM EST
The Ochberg Fellowship, now in its 19th year, is the Dart Center's flagship program for veteran and mid-career journalists who wish to deepen their knowledge of emotional trauma and psychological injury, and improve reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy. Click here to apply.
When Trauma Catches Up
July 31, 2017 by Jason Parkinson
Last month, a massive fire tore through the Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, London, killing at least 80 people and injuring 70 more. Jason Parkinson, a freelance video journalist, arrived on the scene the next morning. Here, he reflects on his experience covering this tragedy.