HANDLING THE DEATH OF A COLLEAGUE

Few situations present a greater challenge to a newsroom than the traumatic death of a colleague, notes the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma. While journalists are resilient, the death of a colleague will likely strain any news operation’s coping strategies, with ripple effects felt far beyond the newsroom.

This tip sheet from the Dart Center offers guidance on immediate issues that journalists may need to address following the violent death of a colleague.