Journalist Security Guide: Covering the News in a Dangerous and Changing World
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) (2013), 70 pp.
Other editions: also published in Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Farsi, French, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish
"This guide details what journalists need to know in a new and changing world. It is aimed at local and international journalists of varied levels of experience. The guide outlines basic preparedness for new journalists taking on their first assignments around the world, offers refresher information for mid-career journalists returning to the field, and provides advice on complex issues such as digital security and threat assessment for journalists of all experience levels." (Introduction)
1 Basic Preparedness, 2
2 Assessing and Responding to Risk, 9
3 Technology Security, 16
4 Armed Conflict, 25
5 Organized Crime and Corruption, 30
6 Civil Matters and Disturbances, 35
7 Natural Disasters, 39
8 Health Epidemics and Mass Hazards, 41
9 Sustained Risks, 43
10 Stress Reactions, 46
Conclusion: The World Ahead, 48
Appendix A: Checklists, 49
Appendix B: Security Training, 52
Appendix C: Insurance Providers, 54
Appendix D: Journalism Resources and Manuals, 55
Appendix E: Journalism Organizations, 57
Appendix F: Other Resources, 65
Appendix G: Pre-Assignment Security Assessment, 66
2 Assessing and Responding to Risk, 9
3 Technology Security, 16
4 Armed Conflict, 25
5 Organized Crime and Corruption, 30
6 Civil Matters and Disturbances, 35
7 Natural Disasters, 39
8 Health Epidemics and Mass Hazards, 41
9 Sustained Risks, 43
10 Stress Reactions, 46
Conclusion: The World Ahead, 48
Appendix A: Checklists, 49
Appendix B: Security Training, 52
Appendix C: Insurance Providers, 54
Appendix D: Journalism Resources and Manuals, 55
Appendix E: Journalism Organizations, 57
Appendix F: Other Resources, 65
Appendix G: Pre-Assignment Security Assessment, 66
