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March 18, 2026Canadian Journal of Communication

Teaching Gender-Based Violence Reporting in Polarizing Times: The Need for Trauma- and Violence-Informed, Creative Journalism Education in Canada

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JFJordan FairbairnWestern UniversityJBJoel BernbaumUniversity of British Columbia

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Overview

Analysis reveals the need for improved trauma-informed reporting training in journalism education, suggesting collaborative creative approaches.

Key Points

  • This research aims to highlight the importance of trauma- and violence-informed teaching methods in journalism education related to gender-based violence.
  • Literature review on trauma and journalism education
  • Analysis of creative pedagogy in GBV education
  • Consideration of simulation-based learning and interview-based theatre for training
  • Recognition of the importance of trauma-informed reporting training is increasing
  • Current training approaches are not widespread in journalism education
  • Collaboration with GBV experts and artists is recommended to enhance educational tools

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Fairbairn et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba423c4e9516ffd37a2459https://doi.org/10.3138/cjc-2024-0091
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