Below is a collection of resources for those interested in learning more about trauma journalism.
General Introduction to Trauma Journalism:
The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma is the leader in the field of trauma journalism. The Dart Center provides a large number of resources for both journalists and educators, but their comprehensive handbooks are perhaps their most helpful resources:
Trauma & Journalism: A Guide for Journalists, Editors, and Managers
Tragedies & Journalists: A Guide for More Effective Coverage
The Poynter Institute offers a self-directed course on journalism and trauma.
Teaching Trauma Journalism:
Katherine Reed of the Missouri School of Journalism created and teaches a well-known trauma journalism college course. I highly recommend exploring the work Katherine has done:
Designing the Trauma Journalism Course by Katherine Reed, Reynolds Journalism Institute
Implications for student journalists and the ‘teaching hospital’ method, Katherine Reed, Reynold Journalism Institute
Why Students Should Understand How to Cover Trauma, MediaShift
Samples of Academic Literature:
Prominent trauma journalism researchers include Elena Newman, McFarlin Professor of Psychology at University of Tulsa, and Anthony Feinstein, Professor of Psychiatry at University of Toronto. Both have published numerous influential studies.
The emotional well-being of journalists exposed to traumatic events: A mapping review
Books:
Trauma Reporting: A Journalist’s Guide to Covering Sensitive Stories is a wonderful comprehensive resource published in 2019.
Journalists under Fire: The Psychological Hazards of Covering War