Story Ideas: Trauma Journalism in the Time of Coronavirus
May 13, 2020 by Rachel Dissell
How can journalists start thinking about aftermath when there is no end in sight?
Resources for Children & Youth
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Troubled kids, troubled system
April 8, 2020 by Lucy Tompkins, Seaborn Larson, Cameron Evans, Gwen Florio, Tommy Martino, Kathy Best
A hard-hitting investigation into residential schools for at-risk children across the state of Montana. Judges commended the “depth of reporting” and “incredible commitment on the part of a small newsroom to revisit a persistent problem concerning the on-going, unrelenting abuse of children despite claims that it had been addressed years earlier." Originally published by the Missoulian between January and November 2019.
The Quiet Rooms
An investigation into the violation of a decades-old Illinois law meant to protect students from being physically restrained or locked away in stark rooms as punishment. Judges described “The Quiet Rooms” as “a tour de force of investigative reporting and accountability journalism.” They called it "exhaustive," "fair," and "outstanding from all angles," applauding the “use of testimony from the protagonists in seclusion" and "situating the issue in both a state context and broader national context." Originally published by ProPublica Illinois and the Chicago Tribune between November and December 2019.
How Does the Human Soul Survive Atrocity?
April 8, 2020 by Jennifer Percy, Adam Ferguson
This story focuses on psychologist Jan Kizilhan, a German of Kurdish Yazidi origin, and recent graduates of his program in Psychotraumatology at the University of Duhok, Iraq who are working with Yazidi children returning to their families after years in ISIS captivity. Judges called the piece “explanatory reporting at its best,” and praised the “equally matched excellence of the writing and photography.” They noted the “lean narrative style that builds momentum with deft pacing and layering of personal and contextual details,” and the “use of different visual techniques to convey in a metaphorical way the emotional inner turmoil of the children.” Originally published in the New York Times Magazine on October 31, 2019.
Covering Trauma in Schools
March 16, 2020 by Lee Romney
How education reporters can produce compelling stories on student trauma without promoting stereotypes.
Working with a Traumatized Child: Creating a Frame and Minimizing Harm
November 19, 2019 by Katherine Porterfield
When conducting an interview with someone who has experienced trauma – especially a child – remember that you have the power, and they have the hurt. How do you give a child a sense of power and control? How do you help them tell their story?
The Neuroscience of Adversity: Mobilizing a Decade of Scientific Evidence to Help Children in Distress
November 12, 2019 by Stacy Drury
This session delivered a primer on early brain development, dispelled common myths, and outlined the effects of instability and trauma on children, families, and communities.
Understanding Mental Health in War-Affected Children
November 12, 2019 by Theresa S. Betancourt
This session examined how trauma, instability and displacement affect the health and development of children, youth and families in the short and long run, and offered examples of research on interventions targeting war-affected youth as well as refugee families.
Making Sense of Global Migration Policy: Reporting the Refugee Crisis Through a Human Rights Framework
November 12, 2019 by Monette Zard
This session explored the legal rights of children and refugees and provided an overview of refugee and migration policies in different countries.
From Refugee Children to Climate Change: Global Challenges in an Age of Nationalism
November 12, 2019 by María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés
President Espinosa, concluding her term as UNGA leader, reflected on the intertwined global crises of refugees and migration, climate change, and the resurgence of nationalism and what it means for the youngest children and their caregivers.