Disasters reported in the media
The recent events of the Pacific Tsunami, the Indonesian Earthquake, and Typhoon Ketsana have resulted in many deaths and have affected the lives of so many of our neighbours in Samoa, Tonga, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
The network is greatly concerned for the welfare of children and their families affected by these devastating events. We also send our concerns and our support for all in our Australian community who have been affected and touched by these tragic disasters.
Such large-scale tragic events can also indirectly affect children and youth. These events are widely reported on the television and in the print media. They can affect our sense of safety and feelings of vulnerability and make us wonder what we can do to help others in need.
How might children be affected by reports of disasters and distressing events in the media?
What can parents and other carers do?
What can children and young people do?
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When tragedies affect our communities
When there is a tragedy
Raising Children Network AND Children, Youth and Women's Health Service, South Australia
Information for families not directly affected by a tragedy, and for parents and teachers to support children when a local or international tragedy affects communities.
Children and tragedies reported in the media
Tsunami tragedy: Helping children cope (January 2005)
Children, Youth and Women's Health Service (SA)
An article written for parents following two weeks of repeated television and newspaper images of the 2004-5 Tsunami tragedy.
Traumatic events, the media and your child
Parenting Research Centre
A guide to the possible effects of media reports of traumatic events upon children. Includes parenting strategies to support children, such as monitoring their exposure to media representation of traumatic events.
Children and media coverage of trauma
The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, Columbia University
An article by Christina Cantrell and Elana Newman outlining some of the potential effects of media coverage of mass trauma reported in the literature.
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