Interviewing Sources After Tragedies

As journalists, we must cover difficult stories — killings, fatal accidents, tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, fatal fires and more. People suffering through loss or tragedy are in a situation where they don’t have or have lost control. You don’t want to add to their traumatic experience. Empathy and understanding are critical in these situation. Learn how to handle them.

Related training: Trauma, Journalists and Mental Health

Host: Marcus Garner, senior local editor

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