Reporting on Sexual Violence
July 15, 2011
Quick tips on covering sexual violence, from preparation to writing the story. Click here for an Arabic translation.
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Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide
June 17, 2011
Suggestions for responsibly covering suicide while balancing concerns of privacy, stigma and avoiding copycat incidents.
Thirteen Tips for Interviewing Veterans
May 26, 2011 by Kelly Kennedy
Ochberg Fellow Kelly Kennedy runs through things to remember when covering returning service members.
Navigating the VA
May 26, 2011 by Paul Sullivan
Veterans Affairs is an intimidating bureacracy for journalists; the Executive Director of Veterans for Common Sense gives a run-down of essential reporting resources.
In a Tornado's Path: Reporting the Spring Storm Season
May 2, 2011
Spring storms have spawned hundreds of tornados and claimed hundreds of lives in southern and midwestern states. The latest storm, on May 22, has devastated Joplin, Missouri. And the season's not over yet. Here are resources to help cover the tragic consequences of extreme weather.
Guide for Reporting the Japan Quake
March 14, 2011 by Yoichi Shimatsu
Comprehensive advice from an environmental issues writer and editor for news professionals bound for Japan: how to prepare, what to expect and how to keep yourself safe while reporting on the earthquake, tsunami and damaged nuclear plants.
Working With Victims and Survivors
February 22, 2011
Journalists, researchers and mental health professionals offer advice on how to deal with people caught up in tragic events. Click here for an Arabic translation.
Earthquake Advice From One Who's Been There
February 22, 2011 by Trina McLellan
Stay empathetic, stow your ego and keep focused on finding great stories: award-winning photographer Patrick Hamilton's experiences covering quakes in Papua, New Guinea are relevant to newsgatherers working in the Christchurch quake zone.
Natural Disaster and Mental Health Issues
February 2, 2011 by Alexander McFarlane
Guidance from an experienced psychiatrist on mental health issues and how they evolve in regions devastated by natural disasters.
Covering Volatile Street Protests
January 28, 2011
Report on both sides of the conflict, but don't get caught in the middle; know your exit route at all times; remain engaged but detached. News professionals offer insights to reporters and photojournalists on best practices when reporting on volatile confrontations.