The Committee to Project Journalists is now monitoring North America for the first time for violence against journalists as well as threats, intimidation, a lack of response to any of the above from law enforcement, and other access-related problems, according to CPJ's Avi Asher Schapiro and Stephanie Sugars.<\/p>\n
The group has made a name for itself internationally for its work keeping journalists safe and\/or negotiating their releases from hostile forces<\/a><\/strong><\/u>. However, Schapiro says that based on recent events and what appears to be a growing hostility toward the news media, the CPJ decided to add a North America Researcher and an assistant to begin tracking what's happening and connecting reporters to CPJ resources.<\/p>\n Schapiro and Sugars joined LION for a discussion of CPJ's new effort and mainly wanted to let reporters know that their group is available to reporters who may find themselves in danger on the job.<\/p>\n CPJ can provide advocacy through news coverage as well as direct services to help reporters improve their security. The group has a security consultant available to help reporters make themselves and their offices safer.<\/p>\n The following are links to some of CPJ's resources:<\/p>\n • cpj.org<\/a><\/strong><\/u> Journalists requiring further assistance should contact CPJ via report_violation@cpj.org<\/a><\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n They also recommended the Troll-Busters.com<\/a><\/strong><\/u> site to help reporters deal with "pest" commenters or individuals that are causing problems.<\/p>\n Here is a handout<\/a><\/strong><\/u> describing CPJ's programs, and Stephane Sugars's latest post, which went live shortly before Wednesday webinar, includes details of several incidents starting with one in Wisconsin: Panic buttons, cameras, and a gun under the desk: Local newsrooms update security in wake of Capital Gazette attack<\/a><\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n
\n• cpj.org\/emergency-response\/<\/a>
\n• cpj.org\/safety-advisories\/<\/a><\/strong><\/u>
\n• cpj.org\/safety-kit\/<\/a><\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n