#crisis-reporting

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Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When Headlines Become Blueprints for Violence

Detailed media coverage of school shootings, including weapon types and methods, may incentivize copycat incidents, while ethical reporting standards could reduce this risk.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Journalists Parachuted into Tumbler Ridge. What Counts as Decent Reporting in a Crisis? | The Walrus

Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia experienced one of Canada's worst mass shootings, killing eight people including students and an educational assistant, prompting local journalist Trent Ernst to serve as a protective intermediary between media and the grieving community.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

A War of Narratives

Clear, simple narratives improve understanding; truth-focused, superior narratives are necessary to counter disinformation and avoid equating falsehoods with facts.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago

Texas floods: How rumour of two girls rescued from tree set off false hopes

Investigating fast-spreading misinformation during crises highlights journalism's critical role, as demonstrated by the viral but false reports of a miraculous Texas flood rescue.
US news
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