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The Victims and the Media Program was established in 1991 to assist journalism students in reporting on victims of violence and catastrophe with the sensitivity, dignity and respect that they deserve. The program benefited from the input and resources of psychiatrist Frank Ochberg, M.D.; the Dart Foundation of Mason, Mich.; and the Michigan Victim Alliance. With their help, the program hosted a conference on the topic, created a series of instructional videotapes and developed curriculum on the topic for use in the journalism classes at the Michigan State University School of Journalism. MSUs JSchool remains the only School of Journalism in the United States that guarantees all of its graduates receive specialized intruction in reporting on victims of violence and catastrophe.

 

Address: 305 Communication Arts Building East Lansing, MI 48824-1212
Telephone: 517.353.6430
Website: http://victims.jrn.msu.edu/