Trauma‑Sensitive Reporting: Basics of Understanding Trauma‑Informed Journalism. Tipsheets for Reporters
Key Guides
New
Free Press Unlimited (2026), 38 pp.
Other editions: also published in Arabic
"Trauma-informed practices first emerged in the medical field, as the medical community began to understand psychological trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD. Despite the novelty of the term, covering traumatic events, such as natural disasters, sexual assault, homicides, and wars, has always been an integral part of journalists’ work. Adopting this approach provides media content with humanity, depth, and a positive impact on siciety as a whole." (Back cover)
Module 1: The Informed Interview – Focuses on source protection and navigating the culture around trauma, 14
Module 2: Safety of the Journalist – Identifies signs of occupational stress, secondary trauma, and self-care strategies, 21
Module 3: Professional Practice – Includes newsroom protocols and narrative construction, 27
A. Pre‑Coverage Questions and Queries, 29
B. Trauma‑Informed Care, 31
Interim Measures Until You Get Support, 36
Module 2: Safety of the Journalist – Identifies signs of occupational stress, secondary trauma, and self-care strategies, 21
Module 3: Professional Practice – Includes newsroom protocols and narrative construction, 27
A. Pre‑Coverage Questions and Queries, 29
B. Trauma‑Informed Care, 31
Interim Measures Until You Get Support, 36
