Reporting: Best Practices
Reporting “Inside and Out” on Juvenile Justice Reform
How Chicago Public Radio fought to gain access to Illinois' youth detention facilities and produced its in-depth radio and Web series on juvenile justice
Uncovering Local Mismanagement of Federal and State Welfare Funds
Desert Sun (Palm Springs, Calif.) reporter Keith Matheny describes how he uncovered the mismanagement of $6 million intended for needy families from California's Native American tribes.
"Needy Families and the Recovery Act Funds: Is your state leaving money on the table?"
An overview of the TANF Emergency Fund, including: what it offers; the obstacles faced by states that try to obtain the funds; how to debunk misconceptions about the funds; how to report on the needs of your community; and how to track your state’s application process.
"Covering Early Childhood Learning: New challenges for Head Start"
Jackson (Mich.) Citizen Patriot reporter Claire Cummings, a fellow at JCCF’s September 2009 seminar “Ladder of Success,” overviews the Head Start program, including its current status, challenges and potential story ideas.
"Covering Early Childhood Learning: Teacher Quality in Early Education"
Examining teacher quality -- a complicated topic at any grade level -- can be particularly challenging when it comes to early childhood education. Catalyst Ohio reporter Rachel Abbey, a fellow at JCCF’s September 2009 seminar “Ladder of Success,” tells you how to get started on covering this topic in your community.
On the Beat: Covering Divorce
Q&A with Minnesota Public Radio reporter Sasha Aslanian about her new documentary, "Divorced Kid: Stories from the 1970s divorce revolution."
Title IX
Why Title IX's impact extends beyond athletics.
Beyond the Headlines: Covering child sexual abuse
Going beyond the daily headlines to report on child sexual abuse may be one of the hardest stories a reporter covers. Awareness, however, is crucial to prevention. Read the center's new training module for tips and resources on interviewing survivors, weeding out rumors and educating the public about this important issue.
A Dearth of Prevention
For the lack of dental care, a child loses his life.
Informed Opinion
How editorial writers can break news.
