Journalists
Hi! Mishka & Jonathan here! In many recent conversations with journalists and experts through experience, we've heard about a challenging trend: a growing reluctance for sources to speak on the record, especially when the topic is harm reduction. We know that the reasons behind these concerns aren'
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There are high rates of trauma among people who use drugs, have an active addiction, are in treatment or recovery, or love and support people having these experiences. Understanding that trauma can shape our interactions is an important step toward conducting ethical interviews with vulnerable, historically marginalized people that do
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In today’s digital climate, journalists must be hyper-vigilant. We must prioritize the protection of our data and identifying information to safeguard our sources, preserve the integrity of our investigations and prevent potential reprisals. Securing communications and information allows journalists to protect the confidentiality of sensitive sources and materials and
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Journalism plays a vital role in framing and informing discourse; however, most journalists are not trained in the latest addiction science or how that science is implemented through programs on the ground in our communities. These blind spots result in coverage that inadvertently conflicts with or leaves out clinical, research
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Downloadable visual style guides in English. This guide is based on up-to-date research and focus groups with journalists, educators, experts through training, and experts through experience. RoA_Visual Guide - Spring 2024RoA_Visual Guide - Spring 2024.pdf122 KBdownload-circleSign-up to Our Newsletter
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Downloadable language style guides in English and Spanish. These guides are based on the AP Stylebook, up-to-date research, and focus groups with journalists, educators, experts through training, and experts through experience. Condensed Style Guide-12.22.22-enCondensed Style Guide-12.22.22-en.pdf117 KBdownload-circleCondensed Style Guide-12.22.22-spCondensed Style Guide-12.22.22-sp.