Reporting with Dignity: Ethics of covering sexual assault
Research Mentor(s)
Connell, Joan M.
Description
Studies have shown that 1 in 5 women, and 1 in 16 men, will experience sexual assault during their time in college. Journalists have a unique opportunity to report on this pervasive issue in a way that gives a voice to survivors, who often are left feeling voiceless. This essay explores the ethical and journalistic standards that are required of reporters when covering stories of sexual assault, and also highlights the consequences that follow when those standards are not upheld.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
17-5-2017 9:00 AM
End Date
17-5-2017 12:00 PM
Department
Journalism
Genre/Form
student projects; posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Women college students--Crimes against--Press coverage; Sex crimes--Press coverage--United States
Geographic Coverage
United States
Type
Image
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this documentation for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Reporting with Dignity: Ethics of covering sexual assault
Studies have shown that 1 in 5 women, and 1 in 16 men, will experience sexual assault during their time in college. Journalists have a unique opportunity to report on this pervasive issue in a way that gives a voice to survivors, who often are left feeling voiceless. This essay explores the ethical and journalistic standards that are required of reporters when covering stories of sexual assault, and also highlights the consequences that follow when those standards are not upheld.