Telling the hardest stories: innovation in trauma-informed reporting The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, in collaboration with the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine, announces an essential professional development opportunity for Ukrainian journalists covering conflict and tragedy. This specialized webinar series brings together seasoned reporters and expert trainers from the Dart Center's global network to share invaluable insights drawn from their extensive experience in conflict zones and crisis reporting. Through examining diverse international case studies, participants wil ..read more

Telling the hardest stories: innovation in trauma-informed reporting The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, in collaboration with the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine, announces an essential professional development opportunity for Ukrainian journalists covering conflict and tragedy. This specialized webinar series brings together seasoned reporters and expert trainers from the Dart Center's global network to share invaluable insights drawn from their extensive experience in conflict zones and crisis reporting. Through examining diverse international case studies, participants wil ..read more

Dart Centre Europe, in association with Daily Humanity, is offering a new opportunity for Ukrainian journalism trainers, psychologists, and other specialist trainers interested in supporting the mental resilience of media colleagues. During this innovative programme - part training seminar, part opportunity for open dialogue - journalism leaders will learn how to promote psychological safety in their newsroom and networks; and psychologists and other specialist trainers will learn more about journalism culture and practice - an essential prerequisite for working with media professionals. The ..read more

Dart Centre Europe, in association with Daily Humanity, is offering a new opportunity for Ukrainian journalism trainers, psychologists, and other specialist trainers interested in supporting the mental resilience of media colleagues. During this innovative programme - part training seminar, part opportunity for open dialogue - journalism leaders will learn how to promote psychological safety in their newsroom and networks; and psychologists and other specialist trainers will learn more about journalism culture and practice - an essential prerequisite for working with media professionals. The ..read more

  Sofia Talks Media: Resilience in Times of Crisis   From wars and global health emergencies to climate change disasters, refugee crises and the erosion of democracy, our world is filled with distressing events. Such cataclysms leave lasting marks on people, communities, and even entire nations and seem to dominate breaking news. How does trauma impact the way we see the world and those around us? How do journalists of all beats cope with reporting on a seemingly never-ending downward spiral? How does the negativity bias affect audiences? What are the underlying mechanisms of psych ..read more

Please join the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, in collaboration with the Institute of Latin American Studies and the Center for Mexico and Central America for a book launch and panel discussion for author Julieta Brambila's "Mexico's Resilient Journalists" on Monday, Oct.28th at 4pm at the Brown Institute for Media Innovation at the Columbia Journalism School. Brambila will be joined by moderator Nina Alvarez, CBS Assistant Professor of International Journalism, Columbia University, Professor Claudio Lomnitz, Professor of Anthropology, Columbia University, and Joel ..read more

Please join us for an awards presentation, roundtable discussion and reception recognizing the 2024 Dart Award honorees on Thursday December 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Columbia Journalism School in New York City. Register here! The discussion will illuminate questions of craft, ethics and storytelling, and explore innovative best practices in hard-hitting, humane reporting on violence and tragedy. Event speakers include: Maurice Chammah, Staff Writer, The Marshall Project Hannah Dreier, Reporter, The New York Times Jennifer Gonnerman, Staff Writer, The New Yorker Adrian Walker ..read more

This event will be held in English. This series is co-organized by Columbia Global Center Paris, Le Monde in English and the Columbia Maison Française.  Find all the dates here. To be notified of our upcoming events, we invite you to sign up for the Paris Center’s newsletter. — Free and Open to the Public Reception to follow Three specialized panels will discuss some of the most critical questions facing journalists and journalism today, particularly in an international context. I. Ethical Responsibilities and Personal Risk Journalists play a crucial role in ..read more

Gazan photojournalist Motaz Azaiza—whose coverage of the people of Gaza has captured the world's attention—spoke at the Journalism School about reporting under fire and the perils and challenges for journalists living and working in the Gaza Strip. He was joined in conversation by Professor Nina Berman and Professor Azmat Khan. This event was co-sponsored by Professor Nina Berman, the Simon and June Li Center for Global Journalism and the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma at Columbia University.   April 8, 20246:00-8:00 PM ES ..read more

Many journalists are exposed to violent material - and not just those on the scene of events themselves. If you are investigating war crimes or sexual violence, you can experience distress without ever leaving your desk. This session offers a highly practical dive into how to protect yourself against the unwanted impacts of vicarious trauma exposure. We’ll be talking about workflows: different ways of viewing distressing content, how to configure your machine and what it takes to manage these issues in teams. And we’ll be discussing the fundamentals of self-care that anyone investigatin ..read more