Ethical Relationships with Sources
Top journalists examine their responsibilities, limits and duty of care to sources deeply affected by war, violence and suffering.
Ethics Case Study: “The Perfect Story”
An exploration of how trauma can affect the stories people tell and the questions journalists ask.
Ethics Case Study: Duty of Care
How far should journalists go to help their sources overcome trauma and danger?
Ethics Case Study: Setting Boundaries
How do you manage personal and professional relationships with sources who share their most deeply felt experiences?
Resources
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Study Guide
Ethical Relationships with Sources
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Subject
A film by Jennifer Tiexiera & Camilla HaIl
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The Perfect Story (Case study)
A film by Michelle Shephard
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"Ismael was just 17 ..." (Case study)
Toronto Star
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"Texas imprisoned Joshua Keith Beasley Jr. when he was 11..."
The Texas Tribune
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Maintaining Boundaries with Sources, Colleagues & Supervisors
Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma
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Captive (Case study)
A film by Mellissa Fung
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Under an Afghan Sky (Case study)
By Mellissa Fung, HarperCollins Canada
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Between Good and Evil
By Mellissa Fung, HarperCollins Canada