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

  • Study Guide

    Ethical Relationships with Sources

  • Subject

    A film by Jennifer Tiexiera & Camilla HaIl

  • The Perfect Story (Case study)

    A film by Michelle Shephard

  • "Ismael was just 17 ..." (Case study)

    Toronto Star

  • "Texas imprisoned Joshua Keith Beasley Jr. when he was 11..."

    The Texas Tribune

  • Maintaining Boundaries with Sources, Colleagues & Supervisors

    Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma

  • Captive (Case study)

    A film by Mellissa Fung

  • Under an Afghan Sky (Case study)

    By Mellissa Fung, HarperCollins Canada

  • Between Good and Evil

    By Mellissa Fung, HarperCollins Canada