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Book SynopsisThe Viewing Room: How Journalists Prepare for and Respond to Witnessing Executions discusses the need for individual and organizational journalism training on coping with trauma exposure and providing support after being exposed to trauma, specifically as it pertains to the aftermath of witnessing and covering executions. The United States executed 46 people in 2010. At least one journalist witnessed each of the deaths. Thirty-three of those journalists were interviewed for this book. They witnessed an electrocution, firing squad death or a lethal injection, with some having witnessed more than one execution that year by the time they were interviewed. Kenna R. Griffin argues that support before and after trauma exposure would help journalists cope with emotions related to experiencing traumatic events, and could even help them avoid emotional trauma altogether. It is newsroom managers' responsibility to create supportive work environments with climates focused on education, training,
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Journalists as Execution Witnesses Chapter 3: Understanding Journalism and Trauma Chapter 4: The Conflict Between Trauma and Journalism Professionalism Chapter 5: The Role of Organizational Support in Trauma Mediation Chapter 6: Conclusion
