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.
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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.
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. Applications for the 2018 program are closed.
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.
Event Report: Early Childhood Experience & the Developing Brain
June 26, 2017 by Karen Brown
To help journalists and news organizations around the world improve their reporting on early childhood experience and brain development, the Dart Center organized a reporting institute for 45 journalists from 26 countries March 9-12, 2017 at Columbia Journalism School in New York City. Today, the Bernard van Leer Foundation launches Early Childhood Matters, its journal showcasing advances in early childhood development, which includes this report written by Karen Brown, senior reporter at New England Public Radio and a consultant on the project.
Impunity in Mexico: Remembering Javier Valdez
June 15, 2017 by Donna DeCesare, Ariel Ritchin
One month after Mexican journalist Javier Valdez was assassinated outside his workplace, we asked seven journalists to reflect on his murder and the impact of violence and impunity on their work. Below, Donna DeCesare introduces pieces by Melissa del Bosque, Javier Garza, Michel Marizco, Maria Teresa Ronderos, Christopher Sherman and Marcela Turati. Scroll down for excerpts, and click to the right to read the full pieces.
Local Crime Reporter Reflects on PTSD
June 13, 2017 by Mike Glenn
Mike Glenn, a reporter for the Houston Chronicle, writes for the first time about experiencing post traumatic stress disorder.
Announcing Gun Violence Reporting Fellows
June 1, 2017
The Dart Center has announced the recipients of its first ever reporting fellowships on gun violence. The fellows will have up to nine months to work on projects in the Midwestern United States. Learn more about the eight fellows and their projects below.