Journalism safety handbook

Hacking the curriculum: How to teach data reporting in journalism schools An American Press Institute Report from Where in the world can I study data journalism? An open-access post-print of the paper could be accessed via UCD academic repository. Includes a map. Hansen [available for purchase from IRE ]. Data Journalism Handbook is an international, collaborative effort involving dozens of data journalism experts.

Includes definitions, case studies, and tips on how to get, use, and analyze data. The handbook is also being translated into several other languages, including Georgian. The Learning to Data section has links to tutorials, books, and guides related to working with data. Datawrapper materials for workshops. For more information on general data journalism resources, see our Data Journalism Resource Page. Model Curricula for Journalism Education : A guide targeted at journalism faculty in developing countries and emerging democracies.

Developed by UNESCO, the manual offers syllabi for 17 courses — including investigative reporting — that can be tailored to the needs of each country. International Journalism Education Consortium : Investigative journalism course descriptions and syllabi from investigative journalism courses. The Field Guide to Security Training is a curriculum hosted by OpenNews , a team that helps developers, designers, and data analysts convene and collaborate on open journalism projects, and BuzzFeed Open Lab , an arts and technology fellowship program at BuzzFeed News.

With tips on recording documentary-style video footage and clean audio, editing on your phone, and mobile storytelling for creating engaging and compelling content, it covers all the bases.

The James W. Foley Journalism Safety Modules were developed to introduce journalism and communications students to safety as a key component of the craft of journalism. The modules were created by the James W. The 16 safety modules cover a variety of topics, including, but not limited to, completing risk assessments, the responsibilities of newsroom managers, the safety of female and minority journalists, covering civil unrest including protests , reporting during the current pandemic, emotional self-care, care of sources, interviewing hostile sources, reporting on foreign conflicts, protecting digital data, and covering weather-related stories.

Along the way, students will learn to view safety as an essential component of strong, healthy, and ethical journalism. Foley Foundation offers a number of safety curricula. Empowering Independent Media: U. Covers seven core areas of media development: funding, digital media, sustainability, media law, safety, education, and monitoring and evaluation.

Languages: English , Spanish , French. Compiled by Expertisefinder. Journalist Survival Guide : Produced by the Beirut-based Samir Kassir Foundation , this animated guide is designed to primarily aid journalists and activists working in war zones and conflict areas, but also includes tips on digital security and covering your tracks.

Legal Leaks Toolkit: A Guide for Journalists on How To Access Government Information : A useful page booklet covers basics for journalists going through formal channels to obtain official documents.

Reporting Atrocities: A Toolbox for Journalists Covering Violent Conflict and Atrocities : This detailed, page guide looks at the nature of conflict, how to cover it, and the role of the journalist in such situations. Includes protection of sources, right to information, and self-regulatory measures. Threats come from many directions: from drug cartels or rebel groups; autocratic governments or ethnic enemies; stray bullets or terrorist bombs.

Half a dozen professional organizations are actively engaged in the problem, as are representatives of major multilateral organizations, among them the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. We begin with links to several of the key guides available on the topic, followed by a directory of major international press freedom and safety groups that concern themselves, in some fashion, with the issue of violent attacks on journalists.

Experience shows that the officers are slightly more restrained when they see that a person knows their rights It is available in English , French , Spanish, and Portuguese. A Culture of Safety ACOS Alliance is a coalition of news organizations, freelance journalists associations, and press freedom NGOs working together to champion safe and responsible journalistic practices. Their resources include a safety self-assessment tool , safety principles , safety checklists, and more.

You can access the full manual in English here , in Portuguese here and in Spanish here. See the sections on covering street protests here. Safety Handbook for Women Journalists : This page guide done in by the International Association of Women in Radio and Television is aimed at women journalists, is heavy on conflict zones and war reporting, and includes sections on risk assessment, online harassment, and travel safety.

Covering demonstrations and civil disorder: This guide from the International News Safety Institute covers how to plan for an assignment, what equipment to carry, and what to watch for on the ground. Some slide shows included. See original in Periodistas en Riesgo here. A guide for journalists covering protests This guide by the US group Muckrock concentrates on how US journalists can manage the security of their devices and reporting materials when covering protests.

Its tips and tools, though, can be applied widely toward coverage during a crisis. Available also in Arabic, French, and Spanish.

IPI also created other resources about online harassment. Online SOS resources for journalists facing online harassment, including checklists, expert guides and resource lists.

In English and 11 regional languages. Police, Protestors, and the Press. This flowchart can help you to decide whether the JSG approach is correct for you:.

If after successfully working through the JSG flowchart and you have decided this approach works, you or the deployer must then record this in the risk assessment section of the deployment sheet, in the planning section of the Journalism Portal. Alternatively it may be recorded in ENPS or any other local records system that is used where you are. The controls set out in the guide must be communicated and implemented. Further 'on the spot' assessment is only needed if circumstances change.

This can be achieved by using the safety guide app or by phoning back to your local news desk. There must be adequate resources in place for all deployments and scheduling — this is in proportion to the potential risk.

Communications — arrangements must be in place suitable for the deployment eg, mobile telephones, satellite phones, call in arrangements, distribution of any paperwork etc. Planning — ensure only competent personnel are deployed, with adequate information gathered where possible and provided with satisfactory emergency plans if needed. The News Assignment Location Safety NALS 1 day face-to-face course is mandatory for all who either deploy others to location, or who are themselves deployed to location, whether they are staff or freelancer.