Best practices for criminal justice reporting

A guide for criminal justice journalists developed by longtime criminal justice reporters and editors, criminologists and others.

A journalist’s guide to trauma-informed reporting

Consider how trauma impacts the brain when interacting with sources to prioritize safety, transparency and informed consent.

Crime coverage remains a cornerstone of modern journalism for good reasons. Crime has played a significant role in American history.

This guide covers working the crime scene, sources, law enforcement and more.