Resources for Outside Resources, Self-Care & Peer Support

Toolkits: Self-Care and Building Resiliency

Mindfulness, meditation and self-care toolkits from the UC Berkeley Human Rights Center Rated R initiative.

The Front Lines of the COVID-19 War Are in the World’s Media Capital

News Organizations Safety Self-Assessment

The News Organizations Safety Self-Assessment provides a tool for news outlets to review and improve their current safety practices and protocols. It should help news organizations to identify and better understand their own weaknesses and strengths in relation to the security of all individuals working for them exposed to danger, including freelancers.

Safe & Secure Handbook

From the Doc Society, a resource-rich handbook and issue-checklists featuring tips on safety and security issues facing documentary filmmakers and their sources.

Staring down internet trolls: My disturbing cat and mouse game

In this piece for the Sydney Morning Herald, journalist Ginger Gorman confronts internet trolls and shines a light on cyberbullying practices.

Troll-Busters

From the Troll Busters website:

"TrollBusters provides just-in-time rescue services to support women journalists, bloggers and publishers who are targets of cyberharassment. We use our virtual S.O.S. team to send positive memes, endorsements and testimonials into online feeds at the point of attack. We dilute the stings of cyberbullies, trolls and other online pests to support you, your voice, your website, your business and your reputation."

CPJ's Journalist Security Guide - Stress Reactions

A section from the CPJ Journalist Security Guide focused on managing stress reactions for journalists 

Eight Ways Freelance Journalists Can Practice Self-Care

Storyhunter spoke with Bruce Shapiro, the Dart Center's Executive Director, and Chrissy Heckert, the Deputy Director at RISC, to learn how journalists can take care of themselves before and after being exposed to trauma from reporting.

Journalists' Guide on Journalists' Safety

Webpage providing an overview and request for access to the James Foley Legacy Foundation curriculum for educators on journalist safety.

Under Threat: The Changing State of Media Safety

A 12-part report from the International News Safety Institute.