
Story Ideas: Trauma Journalism in the Time of Coronavirus
How can journalists start thinking about aftermath when there is no end in sight?
Immigration and the international refugee crisis is a hot button issue in today's world, and narratives that reinforce or perpetuate ingrained biases and stereotypes feature prominently in the news. In a time of heightened fears of terrorism and polarizing debates, journalism that explores the intersection of immigrants and education, labor and employment, housing and healthcare, law enforcement and justice is vital to the health, wellness and prosperity of any society. What special tools are required to tell the stories of immigrants and refugees, their families and communities with insight, accuracy and sensitivity?
How can journalists start thinking about aftermath when there is no end in sight?
Tips and tools to report safely and effectively during the coronavirus pandemic, updated regularly following Dart Center webinars.
A series of stories focusing on those speaking out to bring justice in European courts for a regime accused of war crimes. Judges called the series “a case study in thorough, humane, and complete reporting.” They applauded Amos for “swiftly and skillfully relating the background and current situation of each person she profiles, describing but not lingering on the traumatic situations they have endured, and then focusing on their resilience and the action to which their personal histories have spurred them." Originally broadcasted by NPR on September 24, 2019.
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies has released a briefing paper on the trauma of hate-based violence, reviewing existing research on its impacts and evaluating the mental health needs of targeted survivors and communities.