Disaster and Crisis Coverage - International News Safety Institute
Disaster and Crisis Coverage - International News Safety Institute
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<strong>Disaster</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Crisis</strong> <strong>Coverage</strong><br />
Final thoughts<br />
Journalists have the reputation of being amazingly resilient <strong>and</strong> dedicated to their<br />
work. They also can be stubborn <strong>and</strong> avoid dealing with their emotions,<br />
especially if they think it will make them look weak in the eyes of their bosses or<br />
coworkers.<br />
Over the past 10 years, that macho newsroom culture slowly has been changing<br />
toward a more benevolent model where reporters <strong>and</strong> photographers who cover<br />
crisis are h<strong>and</strong>led with respect <strong>and</strong> care.<br />
This manual provides a starting point for news organizations seeking to deal<br />
more efficiently with journalism <strong>and</strong> traumatic stress. Here is the link to the<br />
Spanish-language version of the Dart Center’s guide to help journalists report on<br />
violence while protecting both the victims <strong>and</strong> themselves: http://dartcenter.org/<br />
content/tragedias-periodistas-5.<br />
Other resources that can help<br />
<strong>International</strong> Center for Journalists: http://www.icfj.org<br />
Dart Center for Journalism <strong>and</strong> Trauma: http://www.dartcenter.org<br />
Poynter <strong>Institute</strong> for Media Studies: http://www.poynter.org<br />
Committee to Protect Journalists: http://www.cpj.org<br />
<strong>International</strong> Society for Traumatic Stress Studies: http://www.istss.org<br />
<strong>International</strong> <strong>News</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>: http://www.newssafety.com<br />
National Press Photographers Association: http://www.nppa.org<br />
<strong>International</strong> <strong>Crisis</strong> Group: http://www.crisisweb.org<br />
<strong>Institute</strong> for War <strong>and</strong> Peace Reporting: http://www.iwpr.net<br />
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