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Journalism has historically approached sensitive topics with a detached, fact-driven lens, often overlooking the human element at the core of these stories. As research reveals the unintended harm this can cause — especially to individuals and communities affected by trauma — the profession is shifting toward trauma-informed and empathy-based practices. This panel will equip journalism instructors with practical strategies to teach students how to approach difficult subjects, such as addiction, with greater sensitivity and care in bother reporting practices and writing styles, while empowering sources to have more agency in their stories. Participants will gain insights into balancing these empathetic approaches with the core journalistic principles of independence and truth-seeking, preparing the next generation of journalists for a more ethical and humane future in reporting. Moderator: Ashton Marra, West Virginia University Panelists: Franklyn Charles, Slippery Rock University; Aaron Atkins, Weber State University; Elise De Los Santos, Northwestern University
