Is graphic journalism retraumatising victims?
Is there a danger that overly graphic media reports of domestic and sexual violence are retraumatising victims? That’s the concern raised by Press Ombudsman Susan McKay, who said she was uneasy about the graphic detail being included in some media reports. She joined the show for an extended conversation on the matter.
News at One · RTÉ Radio 1
March 13, 20266m 9s
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Is there a danger that overly graphic media reports of domestic and sexual violence are retraumatising victims? That’s the concern raised by Press Ombudsman Susan McKay, who said she was uneasy about the graphic detail being included in some media reports. She joined the show for an extended conversation on the matter.