SUPPORTING JOURNALISTS AS FIRST RESPONDERS
The Trust for Trauma Journalism supports journalists as they recognize and mitigate the trauma inherent to their work.
Journalists today no longer have to travel to foreign wars or cover natural disasters to be exposed to trauma. They cover mass shootings, political discord, gang violence, hate crimes, and devastating storms and wildfires.
80-100%
of journalists report exposure to traumatic events when covering crime, political discord, and devastating storms
92%
of journalists report experiencing four or more work-related traumatic events during their career
100%
of journalist covering current events and political beats have experienced trauma
News
Student Journalist: Writing About Other People’s Trauma When I’m Still Processing My Own
War, Abuse, Climate Disasters: How Journalists Can Be Sensitive to Trauma
Simulations with Actors Prepare Journalism Students to Interview Trauma Survivors
How We Report on Pain, Death and Trauma Without Losing Our Humanity
When Mass Shootings Target a Marginalized Group, Trauma Ripples Through Those Communities
Journalists as Vicarious First Responders
No upcoming events found.
Keep informed with the latest trauma-related news and information.
How You Can Help
If you would like to support trauma journalism education, volunteer for events, or present at a symposium or workshop, we want to hear from you!
The Trust needs your support to help fund critical trauma programs. Donations provide educational symposiums, workshops, mental health support, and training scholarships for journalists and students.