Journalists As Witnesses to Executions - Processing the Viewing Room

This book discusses the need for individual and organizational journalism training on coping with trauma exposure and providing support after being exposed to trauma, specifically as it pertains to the aftermath of witnessing and covering executions.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Journalists as Execution Witnesses

Chapter 3: Understanding Journalism and Trauma

Chapter 4: The Conflict Between Trauma and Journalism Professionalism

Chapter 5: The Role of Organizational Support in Trauma Mediation

Chapter 6: Conclusion

About the author

Kenna R. Griffinholds a PhD in mass communications from the University of Oklahoma.

Summary

This book discusses the need for individual and organizational journalism training on coping with trauma exposure and providing support after being exposed to trauma, specifically as it pertains to the aftermath of witnessing and covering executions.

Product details

• Authors: Kenna R. Griffin
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781498596275
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-9627-5
• No. of pages: 94
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Journalism; Media Studies, Presse und Journalismus, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, Press & journalism, News media & journalism, emotional trauma, journalism and trauma, journalism professionalism, journalists and trauma, journalists self care, newsroom organizational support, trauma, traumatic journalism, witnessing executions, Media studies: Journalism