Appendix C: Insurance Providers
There are many different insurance providers and brokers. The list below includes only those firms or groups that help provide insurance to journalists and others on high-risk assignments. Journalists are advised to shop for the best possible rates from a host of potential providers.
Appendix D: Journalism Resources and Manuals
CPJ Journalist Security Guide Appendix D: Journalism Resources and Manuals Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma tip sheets and guides http://dartcenter.org New York +1 212-854-8056 Seattle +1 206-616-3223 London +44 (0) 207-242-3562 Melbourne +61 (0) 41-913-1947 Jakarta +62 217-884-2580 Cologne +49 (0) 221-278-0814 The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma provides journalists with the necessary…
Appendix E: Journalism Organizations
CPJ Journalist Security Guide Appendix E: Journalism Organizations E Journalism Organizations Press Freedom Groups Internet Freedom Communities & Groups News Safety & Support Organizations Professional Training Organizations Investigative Reporting Groups Press Freedom Groups Adil Soz http://www.adilsoz.kz/en/ +7 7272 911670 This Almaty-based organization provides legal support for journalists under threat and documents press freedom violations in…
Appendix F: Other Resources
CPJ Journalist Security Guide Appendix F: Other Resources International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies www.istss.org +1 847-480-9028 The ISTSS is dedicated to sharing information about the effects of traumatic stress and reducing its long-term consequences. The website provides research and resources, educational materials, and treatment guidelines for traumatic stress and PTSD. National Center for Complementary…
Appendix G: Security Assessment Form
CPJ developed this template from original material prepared by security experts at Human Rights Watch. This template is provided for guidance only. Note that each journalist and news organization faces unique circumstances that will require modifications of this template.
About the Authors
About the Authors Frank Smyth, the main author of this guide, is CPJ’s senior adviser for journalist security. Smyth is a veteran journalist who has specialized in armed conflict, organized crime, and human rights. He has reported from nations worldwide, including El Salvador, Guatemala, Colombia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Sudan, Jordan, as well as Iraq, where…
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