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A framework for coverage that is responsible, proportionate and free of stigmatisation and sensationalism
 

Targeted towards journalists and media professionals, this handbook is designed to provide key information and encourage reflection on the way that terrorism is covered in the media.

Based upon advice from leading institutions and experts, and filled with examples, it explores the professional challenges and ethical dilemmas inherent in terrorism reporting, and poses fundamental questions about what the impact of current treatment may be on social cohesion and the prevalence of fear in society

Topics covered:

• Journalistic “framing” of terrorism
• The balance between freedom, security and responsibility
• Ethical issues
• The challenges of fear, hate and generalisation
• Handling figures, images and words
• Coverage of attacks and hostage situations
• Management of social media
• Relations with victims, authorities and terrorists
• Security of journalists

Special sections:

• Cultural Heritage Destruction
• Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property