Few journalistic tasks are as important and as ethically challenging as the coverage of migration. In this timely workshop we will unpack how we can bring a trauma-aware approach to reporting about migrants and refugees. Join this workshop to understand how to ethically report on challenging and sensitive stories about displacement, violence and migration. The workshop will provide you with practical examples, tips and advice that will prepare you to cover migrants and refugees with greater knowledge, depth and skills.

Content

• To recognise the impact of trauma on those who have suffered displacement
• How to involve vulnerable people in your reporting
• To develop skills for communicating effectively with traumatised people
• Field work strategies when dealing with trauma-facing stories
• To understand how you can use the tools of trauma journalism in your fieldwork
• To understand trauma-informed interview techniques
• How to give interviewees agency and control
• Meaningful consent
• Cultural awareness
• Managing relationships and expectations
• Understanding how some refugee and migrant stories could do more harm than good

We will also explore:

• The role of the media in the coverage of migration
• When to consider the option of not doing a story or interviewing a vulnerable person

What to bring

• Laptop
• Pen / paper or notebook

Teas and coffees included.