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When a Child Dies

How to cover the worst day in a family's life. Tap into JCCF's free online training module. (Photo by April Saul)

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What Makes Screen Sense?
The Homestretch
LIFELINES: Stories from the Human Safety Net

A JCCF original reporting project on social work.

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The End of Juvenile Prison
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Adam Pertman
Executive Director Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
The institute, founded in 1996, is a national nonprofit organization devoted to improving adoption policy and practice. Pertman, a former Boston Globe reporter, was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for his writing about adoption. He is the author of "Adoption Nation" (Basic Books, 2001).
Ahmed Rehab
Executive Director Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago)
Rehab is executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relation’s Chicago chapter and CAIR’s national strategic communication’s director. CAIR, based in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit Muslim civil liberties and advocacy group promoting justice and understanding. Rehab serves on the boards of the Illinois Coalition of Immigrant and Refugee...
Ajay Chaudry Ph.D.
Senior Fellow Center on Labor, Human Services, & Population Urban Institute
The Center on Labor, Human Services & Population studies how the U.S. population is growing and changing. Chaudry’s areas of expertise include child poverty, early childhood development, children and families program reforms, and children in immigrant families. Much of his research focuses on trends and characteristics of children of immigrants...
Alan Barber
Domestic Communications Director Center for Economic and Policy Research
Through research and public education, the nonprofit center promotes democratic debate on economic and social issues. Shawn Fremstad co-directs its Inclusion initiative, which develops policy ideas to foster social and economic inclusion. It focuses on improving job quality, wages and benefits. 
Alan Dettlaff Ph.D.
Associate Professor University of Illinois at Chicago
Dettlaff’s research is dedicated to addressing the overrepresentation of African-American children in the child welfare system and identifying and understanding the unique needs of immigrant Latino children who come to the attention of the system. 
Alan E. Guttmacher, M.D
Biosketch of the NICHD Director
Dr. Guttmacher, M.D., assumed the duties of NICHD Acting Director on December 1, 2009. A pediatrician and medical geneticist, Dr. Guttmacher came to the NIH in 1999 to work at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), where he oversaw that Institute’s efforts to advance genome research, integrate that research into health care, and...
Alan H. DeCherney, M.D.
Senior Investigator National Institute of Health
Dr. DeCherney's clinical interests include: endometriosis, infertility and reproductive endocrinology
Alan Kazdin, Ph.D., ABPP
John M. Musser Professor of Psychology and Director Yale University
Kazdin researches the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of childhood disorders, including aggression, theft, truancy, firesetting and related behaviors as well as depression, hopelessness and suicidal ideation. His team works to identify effective treatments requires research designed to understand the nature and scope of child dysfunction,...
Alan Weil
Executive Director National Academy for State Health Policy
The National Academy for State Health Policy is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to helping states achieve excellence in health policy and practice. NASHP conducts research into areas of vital importance to states and to those who depend on state governments for health coverage. 
Alejandro Portes
Professor of Sociology and Law University of Miami
In addition to his position as co-founder and director of Princeton’s Center for Migration and Development, Portes is Chair of the Department of Sociology, as well as a faculty member of Princeton’s Office of Population Research. Portes’ research interests focus on immigration, Third World urbanization, and major issues faced by the U.S. Hispanic...
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The Journalism Center on Children & Families (JCCF) (1993-2014) was devoted to deepening media coverage on issues that affect children, youth and families, particularly the disadvantaged. JCCF provided an array of informational services and connected professional journalists, students and advocates to an extensive network of journalists and content experts. JCCF was based at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.

What We Did

JCCF curated daily news content and cutting-edge research about children and families from a wide variety of media, government, academic and public policy sources. The Center provided guidance to journalists seeking sources, tips, experts, data or assistance with ethical dilemmas.

History

JCCF was launched in 1993 with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation to create a professional community of practice for reporters whose primary beat was covering children and families. Over 21 years, JCCF offered conferences and fellowship programs to enhance skills and knowledge on a variety of issues, from juvenile justice to preschool education, welfare reform to health care. With support from the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Center created “Beyond The Headlines,” an in-depth resource for reporting on child sexual abuse. The Center produced “When a Child Dies,” an interactive online training module to assist reporters covering child deaths. And, the Center created "LIFELINES: Stories from the Human Safety Net," which included original reporting and resources for reporting on social work.

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Looking for the right person to talk to or interview for your story? Connect with thousands of vetted experts who are informed and media-ready. See our experts now.

Best Practices

The best way to learn is by doing. The next best way is by listening, watching, and observing. Journalists who cover the complex issues affecting children, youth and families have a wealth of experiences and insights. JCCF tapped into this expertise and shared their lessons learned in an series or stories called “Best Practices.”

Training Modules

JCCF offered training for established and emerging journalists. Our in-depth modules include facts, tips, guidelines and resources to help you do journalism better.

Children's Beat Magazine

JCCF once published a print magazine featuring commentary, resources and best practices from journalists in the field. That magazine ceased publication years ago, but you can access the archive and find excellent coverage of the challenges facing reporters on the “Children’s Beat.”

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