April Journalism Conference Set to Probe Tsunami Aftermath, Next Steps

April Journalism Conference Set to Probe Tsunami Aftermath, Next Steps

SEATTLE, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: First conference on journalism and the tsunami -- lessons
learned, and what to do next in covering the social, political
and economic fallout.

WHO: Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, University of Washington

WHEN: April 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., followed by evening keynote program.

WHERE: Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle.

DETAILS: Print and broadcast journalists from around the world will join
experts on South Asia, earthquake and tsunami science,
humanitarian relief and mental health in exploring lessons
learned from the tsunami coverage, how journalists reacted
personally to the devastation, natural disaster risks at home,
and how best to cover the ongoing story of rebuilding damaged
communities. The daylong conference will be capped by a public
program and presentation of the annual $10,000 Dart Award for
Excellence in Reporting on Victims of Violence.

The center's Web address is www.dartcenter.org.



Source: University of Washington

CONTACT: Roger Simpson, director of the Dart Center for Journalism and
Trauma, +1-206-543-0405, or roger.simpson@dartcenter.org; or Steven Goldsmith
of University of Washington, +1-206-543-2580, or sgolds@u.washington.edu

Web site: http://www.dartcenter.org/


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