JCCF NEWS SUMMARY
October 4, 2012

 

JCCF and NPR are hosting a breakfast roundtable discussion about reporting on children, youth and families Thursday, Oct. 18 at NPR headquarters. 

 

Meet the winners of the 2012 Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism and join a rich conversation about how stories can change lives. 

 

Details are available here. Please note that RSVPs should be sent to jccfnews@gmail.com

 
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Crowdsourcing Photographic Memories
 
 
Photo by 2006 Casey Medal Runner-Up Andy Cross
 

JCCF is developing an online interactive training module to help reporters do a better job covering child deaths. We are seeking photos of makeshift memorials, murals, graffiti, and other artifacts that help tell visual stories about children who have died in the United States. Please forward these photos, along with a brief description and written permission to use them on our website. Photographers and news agencies will be credited. Thanks for your help with this project. 

 

Photos should be sent to Susan Greene. 

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NewsNEWS OF NOTE

 

My Safety or My Family -- Immigrant Women Seek Voice in Debate (Opinion)

New America Media, Norma Ortiz | October 3, 2012

The writer, a former undocumented immigrant, 

feared what would happen to her if she reported her abusive partner to authorities.  

 

California Guarantees Chance at Parole for Juveniles Facing Life Sentences

Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, Ryan Schill | October 2, 2012

After serving 15 years, most of California's juveniles convicted of murder will get a chance to ask for a reduced sentence.

 

Painful Choices

The Notebook/NewsWorks, Benjamin Herold | October/November 2012

A mother navigates Philadelphia's changing school-choice landscape.

 

Injuries Due to Child Abuse on the Rise

Reuters, Genevra Pittman | October 1, 2012

The journal "Pediatrics" reports an increase in babies being taken to emergency rooms because of fractures, wounds and brain injuries caused by physical abuse.

Fight Erupts Over 'Plan B' Access In New York Schools

NPR, Joel Rose | October 1, 2012

At 13 schools in New York City, students can get the so-called morning-after pill from a school nurse without a prescription and without notifying their parents. Parents can opt out with they wish, but many expressed outrage after the program was publicized.

 

Lee Boyd Malvo, 10 Years After D.C. Area Sniper Shootings: 'I Was A Monster'

The Washington Post, Josh White | September 29, 2012

The teenage accomplice to one of the most notorious killing sprees in the nation's history is now 27. He speaks with adult perspective on what he did.

 

Dishonor: Military Rape Victims Describe 'Wound That Will Never Heal' (Video)

NBC Rock Center, Natalie Morales | September 27, 2012

Thousands of sexual assault cases in the military go unreported. Only a fraction of those reported are ever prosecuted.

  

Compared to Other Youth, Young Blacks Awash in Alcohol Ads, Study Says

Fair Warning, Bridget Huber | September 27, 2012

African American youth culture is steeped in alcohol. A new study points to two key factors at play: Many alcohol ads specifically target African Americans and young blacks consume more media overall.

 

The Other Death Sentence

Mother Jones, James Ridgeway | September 25, 2012

The U.S. is seeing a boom in geriatric prisoners. Beyond questions of efficacy or mercy, can we afford it? Caring for aging prisoners costs taxpayers some $16 billion annually.

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EventsEVENTS   
  
October 8, 7 p.m.
College Park, Md.
A panel featuring notable sports journalists discussing what's happening in the sports media landscape. 

October 17, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. 
Washington, D.C.
An examination of the obstacles working parents face and the potential solutions that would better promote work-life balance. Speakers will also discuss the influence of religion and other community structures. 
 
October 17, 6 p.m. 
Center for Investigative Reporting
San Francisco
An evening with acclaimed investigative reporting team Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele to discuss their new book, "The Betrayal of the American Dream."
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OpportunitiesOPPORTUNITIES 

Deadline: October 31, 2012
Association for Women in Sports Media
The program, open to female undergraduate or grade students, places winners in a paid internship and offers a $1,000 scholarship.

Deadline: November 16, 2012
National Press Photographers Foundation
Five scholarships at $5,000 each will be awarded to professional still photographers who have worked for at least three years and have returned to school.

Deadline: November 30, 2012
Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism
The fellowship will guide journalists who want to use social media to better cover their beats. The fellowship also aims to sharpen public affairs reporting skills. 

National Center for Disability and Journalism, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University
A new national awards program to recognize excellence in reporting on disability issues and people with disabilities. Entries will be accepted beginning January 1, 2013. 
 
 
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Mina Dixon, Editor 

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