Reporting on Rape and Sexual Violence



pls share with all friends and family and acquaintances and media students


http://www.chitaskforce.org/policy-recommendations/reporting-on-rape-and-sexual-violence/
In 2011, we convened to discuss how the Taskforce could continue to raise the issue of violence against girls in the public discourse. We decided that producing a Media Toolkit to disseminate to members of the press was not only necessary for helping address the ever-deepening stigma around rape and sexual violence, but a critical and timely resource to address the pervasiveness of rape culture in society. This Toolkit provides concrete facts about the issue of violence against girls and young women; suggestions about issues to be covered regarding violence against girls, including the Taskforce’s recommendations of how to end violence; and information about key organizations.

Reporting on Rape and Sexual Violence: A Media Toolkit for Local and National Journalists to Better Media Coverage




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