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Centering emotional wellbeing is critical to journalist safety because stress, trauma, burnout, and moral injury can affect judgment, decision-making, and a journalist’s ability to work effectively in the field. Supporting emotional health helps journalists build…
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Effective risk management requires journalists to draw on a variety of sources, including safety experts, legal professionals, digital security specialists, mental health practitioners, and experienced reporters. Consulting diverse perspectives helps journalists better understand complex threats…
Identifying and mitigating risks is essential because it allows journalists to make informed decisions, reduce potential harm, and better protect themselves, their sources, and their work. Risk assessment is a learned skill that develops through…
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Centering emotional wellbeing is critical to journalist safety because stress, trauma, burnout, and moral injury can affect judgment, decision-making, and a journalist’s ability to work effectively in the field. Supporting emotional health helps journalists build resilience, process difficult experiences, and sustain their capacity to report ethically and responsibly over time.
Risk Assessment Process with Focus on Emotional Well-being
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