Covering a range of topics, the book makes a significant contribution not only to understanding trauma in journalism practice but also to pedagogy by providing needed resources for journalism educators. The five sections in the book advance knowledge in the field of journalism education, providing teaching strategies.

Shortlisted for the MeCCSA Edited Collection Award (2025) Journalists have often been considered the "fourth emergency service". They are first on the scene, alongside paramedics, fi re and police, running towards danger rather than away, and providing independent, veritable and crucial information in the public interest. And yet, unlike frontline workers, little (if any) counselling or training is offered to journalists on how to deal with the horrors they witness, and the trauma they absorb from being at the forefront of human suffering. Further, limited to no training is given to student journalists on how to prepare themselves for trauma, be it from war scenes to the everyday "death knock". New research is demonstrating a rise in post-traumatic stress disorder amongst journalists resulting from the "everyday" trauma they encounter. There is also a noticeable increase in reluctance from new journalists to undertake emotionally distressing assignments. Editors in industry are now calling for educators to invest in curricula that centre around understanding how to cope with distress and trauma, and why work like this is vital to facilitate the work journalists do hold power to account. This book investigates the cause and effect of trauma reporting on the journalist themselves and provides a toolkit for training journalists and practitioners to build resilience and prepare themselves for trauma. It draws on national and international experiences enabling readers to gain valuable insight into a range of contemporary issues and the contexts in which they may work. This edited book offers a blend of academic research studies, evidence-based practitioner interviews, and teaching resources drawing on the experiences of journalists and academics nationally and internationally. In this increasingly complex and challenging world, there is a real need to consider extra mental health support for journalists. This book is a very valuable addition to that debate. Ian MacGregor, Editor Emeritus at the Telegraph and Chair of the Society of Editors. Journalists head towards danger when everyone else is running away. They see things that are the stuff of nightmares. They can be viciously trolled for telling the truth. The work is exciting and important - but there can be a heavy price to pay in trauma that can last a lifetime. This important book is essential reading for journalists and those concerned about their welfare. Jonathan Grun, Emeritus Editor, Press Association. Journalism as the Fourth Emergency Service: Trauma and Resilience is a well-researched and insightful read for anyone wanting to enter the industry. The authors have carefully crafted the perfect guide to navigate new journalists through the new and ever- changing world. Their understanding and acknowledgement of the struggles and difficulties faced by journalists makes for an insightful and honest read about what to expect before entering any newsroom. I wish I had this before becoming a journalist. Katie Ridley, Journalist ITV Anglia. An essential read for journalists at all stages of their career, this book is an invaluable resource for navigating the challenges both in and beyond the newsroom. It provides much- sought- after guidance that reporters have been yearning for, blending research- based insights with actionable advice - and will be beneficial for trainees and seasoned professionals alike. Harriet Rose Gale, Head of Features (Digital and Print), SWNS Media Group.

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Lisa Bradley is an award-winning journalist, lecturer and novelist. She was a crime and campaign reporter nationally and regionally for 20 years and is now Deputy Head of the School of Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Sheffield. Dr Emma Heywood is a Senior Lecturer and researcher in the School of Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Sheffield. She has extensive experience of investigating radio journalism in-the-field in conflict-affected areas and in humanitarian settings, particularly relating to women's empowerment.

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List of Figures - List of Tables - Jo Healey: Foreword - Acknowledgements - List of Abbreviations/Glossary - Emma Heywood/Lisa Bradley: Introduction - Gabriella Tyson: Journalism as an Emergency Service and the Psychological Impact - Erin Smith/Alexandra Wake: Emergency Frontline Workers Offer Five Lessons for Journalist Wellbeing - Lisa Bradley: News Feature: Rachael Venables: "There is life outside the trauma" - Lisa Bradley: News Feature: Rory Carroll: "I wasn't traumatised. It was the job and it was what I had signed up for" - Tiania Stevens/Jamie Parr: Writing as Balm: Humanitarian Journalism, "Body 422", and the Infliction and Transformation of Trauma - Marina Urbániková/Lenka Haniková: Perceived Organisational Support After a Traumatic Event: A Case Study of How Slovak Newsrooms Coped with the Murder of Investigative Journalist Ján Kuciak - Firasat Jabeen/Saleem Abbas/Adeel Ahmad Aamir: Covering the Climate-Induced Flooding in Pakistan: Causes, Effects, and Outcomes of Journalistic Ordeals - Karen Fowler-Watt/Julian McDougall/Jaron Murphy: The Hidden Threat: Journalism and Resilience in the Age of Information Disorder - Emma Heywood/Marie Fierens/Moumini Niaoné/Florence Le Cam: Local Journalists and Trauma in Burkina Faso - Lisa Bradley: News Feature: Vivienne Aitken: "These things had not happened to us. Who were we to say we wanted counselling?" - Lisa Bradley: News Feature: Looking the Devil in the Eye: How Three Reporters Coped with Covering the "most harrowing trial in fifty years" of Child Serial Killer Lucy Letby - Arlene Lawler: "Putting up the bulletproof glass": The Impact of Court Reporting on Working Journalists in the UK - Alysson Watson: The Death Knock as Emotional Labour-Reframing a "rite of passage" to Help Journalists Cope - Allan Macedo de Novaes/Marcio Adriano Tonete Marcelino: Teaching Reporting on Death: Thanatology and Death Education as Tools to Prepare Journalists for Vicarious Trauma - Johana KotiSová: Don't Be a Jerk: Guidelines for Ethical and Sustainable Collaboration among Reporters, Fixers, and Local Producers Covering Warzones - Lisa Bradley: News Feature: David Ward: "I hang onto my belief in human kindness" - Lisa Bradley: News Feature: Leona O'Neill: "I am not the same person anymore" - Jenny Kean/Abbey Maclure: "An emotional flak jacket": Helping Journalism Students to Stay Resilient and Safe Online - Barbara Longo-Flint/John Price: Building Resilience against SLAPPs: Protecting Investigative Journalists and Students from Traumatic Legal Threats - Rebecca Whittington: Creating a Workplace Culture - Tara Pixley: Rethinking "Hostile" Environments: Toward Trauma-Informed and Identity-Aware Journalist Safety Training - Elana Newman/Bradley Brummel/Autumn Slaughter: Encouraging Reporting of Sexual Harassment by Journalists - Lisa Bradley: News Feature: Chris Elliott: "If you are triggered by trauma, then there is a need to consider if journalism is the right job for you" - Lada Price/Lisa Bradley: "They definitely throw you in the deep end"-a UK Graduate Perspective on Journalism Practice - Colm Murphy: Effective Ways to Teach Trauma and Resilience to Journalists - Lisa Bradley/Polly Rippon/Lindsay Pantry/Michelle Rawlins: "All Rise": Immersive Dramatic Performance Techniques to Build Resilience in Trainee Court Reporters - Further Multimedia and Online Resources You Might Find Useful - Notes on Contributors - Index.