Journalism and Psychological Trauma
April 2, 2009 by James MacMillan
Readings, assignments and weekly schedules for Temple University course Journalism 3700: Journalism and Psychological Trauma.
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Seminar: Victims and the Media
April 2, 2009 by Kole Kleeman
Readings, assignments and a detailed schedule for Mass Communication 4433/15199, Victims and the Media Seminar at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Self-Study Unit 4: The First 24 Hours
February 18, 2009
The first 24 hours after a traumatic news event may present a journalist with considerable challenges and opportunities, both professionally and personally. The usual physical and psychological demands of trying to gather facts and write a story under deadline are greatly magnified when trauma is involved, especially when a large number of victims are dead or seriously injured (although even a single victim can be difficult to cover).
Self-Study Unit 3: Photography & Trauma
February 18, 2009
Photojournalists are part of the team of first responders whenever a tragedy occurs. They are there to document the news event in pictures and their work can have a strong and lasting impact on the public consciousness and themselves.
Self-Study Unit: Covering Terrorism
February 17, 2009 by Elana Newman, Chris Bull
Early live reports of terrorist attacks are sometimes confusing and misleading. Yet there are also extraordinary examples of media excellence, with journalists risking their lives to inform the nation about an unfolding crisis.
Child Clinicians & the Media
February 11, 2009 by Elana Newman, Robert P. Franks
Whether clinicians like it or not, children and families affected by trauma are routinely covered by the media. When that happens, clinicians often face difficult choices.
Note: Available as PDF download only.
Covering Violence
June 13, 2006 by Roger Simpson, William Coté
The essential text for journalists seeking to report sensitively and responsibly on traumatic events, interweaving practical guidance with real-world examples.
Children and Media Coverage of Trauma
March 1, 2006 by Elana Newman
An overview of current research on the short- and long-term impacts of media coverage of tragedy on children, as well as aggravating risk factors and suggestions for future research.