Trauma-informed journalism is vital to avoid further harm

2026-02-03 - 00:57

Psychologist Elenoa Lesuma is calling for local journalists to adopt “trauma-informed” reporting when covering crime or death, warning that careless coverage can cause further harm. Speaking on FBC TV’s Your Voice, Lesuma emphasized that reporters must understand the nature of trauma to protect their sources, their audience, and themselves. Lesuma stresses that how news is