Children’s Reactions to Trauma-related News Media
Following the Newtown school shooting, a fact sheet on the effects of trauma-related news media on children.
Resources for Children & Youth, Classroom Resources
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Suicide Statistics
October 22, 2012
A fact-sheet of both national and international statistics relating to suicide
Reporting on Youth Violence
February 27, 2012
This two-day workshop served as a forum for improving journalists’ knowledge of critical issues such as mental, physical health and environmental health impacts of youth violence; innovations in prevention and intervention; social, economic and legal implications, and responses by schools, public health institutions, and community and faith-based organizations
Homicide on Campus: Student Journalists Reflect
July 26, 2010 by Sue Lockett John
Sacramento State Hornet student journalists were among the first to arrive at the scene where a California State University, Sacramento, student was beaten to death and his alleged assailant was shot by police. In this video produced by photojournalist Brian Feulner, four editors recall their actions and reactions in covering the tragic event.
Covering Columbine
April 6, 2009 by Meg Moritz
This documentary, available online and on DVD, examines the impact of the news coverage of the Columbine High School shootings.
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.
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.