working with the media after traumatic events: practical tips elspeth cameron ritchie, md, mph...
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Working with the Media After Traumatic Events: Practical TipsELSPETH CAMERON RITCHIE, MD, MPH
202-673-1939
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Outline1. A Psychiatric Perspective
◦ Elspeth Cameron Ritchie2. The Police Officer and the Media
◦ Ken Edwards3. What Journalists Can Do
◦ Kevin Hogan4. Family Member Perspective
◦ Louise Pyers
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Compounding the Trauma◦ If it bleeds it leads◦ Re-traumatization of family members
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Tragedies & Journalists•Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma•A guide for more effective coverage
•Consider•The victims•The community•The journalists
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Tips for Interviewing Victims Writing about Victims Covering Traumatic Events in the Community Taking care of Yourself Photojournalists Managing others who cover traumatic events
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Tips For example
◦ When reporting on the deceased• Learn names•Tell stories•Be accurate
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Mass Shootings• Way too familiar scenario now•Sensitivity needed on all parts
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When the shooter is mentally ill•“Responding to a High-Profile Tragic Incident Involving a Person with a Serious Mental Illness”•A Tool kit for State Mental Health Commissions
•Reinforce anti-stigma messages◦ Mentally ill more likely to be victims than aggressors
•Acknowledge problems
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Risk Communication•Briefing and listening
◦ Two way street
•Frequent communication◦ Rumor control
•IntangiblesoBiological and chemical hazards
oOngoing crises
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A Note on Videotapes Can be very disturbing
◦ Even if not “graphic”
http://ilpvideo.com/video/NDgwMjQ/navy-yard-shooting-video-footage-released-by-fbi
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Questions and Discussion
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The police and the media
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What journalists can do
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The family perspective