Resources for Blog Posts, How Trauma Affects Photographers
September 11 and Journalists' Health
This is a message from Dart Ochberg Fellow David Handschuh, chair of New York Press Photographer Association's Inter-Governmental Relations Committee.
Powerful Earthquake Kills Hundreds in Italy: Reporting Resources
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook Central Italy early Wednesday killing at least 241 people and injuring more than 100. Please consult our tips and resources on covering disaster, interviewing victims and survivors, and working with reporters exposed to traumatic events.
As Bushfires Blaze Across Australia, Tips on Covering Disaster
Hundreds of fires swept across parts of New South Wales and South Australia on Saturday, as the severe heat wave and bush fire crisis continues.
Record Heat and Bushfires Strand Thousands in Australia
Dangerous bushfires raged across Australia as stunning images of the events were captured by survivors—and an astronaut. See the Dart Center's tips on ethical reporting of bushfire survivors, treatment of affected communities and self-care when reporting on such disasters.
Oregon Community College Shooting: Resources for Journalists
A gunman killed ten people and injured seven at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, law enforcement officials said today.
Manchester Attack: Resources for Coverage
A homemade bomb was detonated outside of Manchester Arena on Monday night, killing 22 people and injuring 59 others. The Dart Center has resources and tips for journalists who are tasked with covering this tragedy.
Civilian trauma in Iraq
San Francisco Chronicle reporter Anna Badkhen tells the story of civilian workers in Iraq. Many are suffering from combat trauma, but they lack the support systems available to military personnel.
Dart to Deliver Trauma Preparedness Program for Cayman Media
Award-winning journalists, disaster experts, mental health practitioners, and survivor advocates will gather on October 6 to discuss the ethics and craft of covering trauma news during a workshop for Cayman media professionals.
Weekend Links: More Twittering and Trauma
Defending Twittering Funerals
"I can tell you now that I could go to a funeral and Twitter it and you'd appreciate it, because I would do it in a sensitive way."
Theaters Pull Film for Child Rape Scene
Local theaters pull "Hounddog" for showing the rape of a twelve-year-old girl.
Authorities Look for Answers After Finland School Shooting
Frank Ochberg, Dart Center's Chair Emeritus, speaks to questions of policing the Internet in the wake of Tuesday's mass killing ...