A major factor in newsroom trauma is the lack of control. Office staff often have graphic material unexpectedly thrust upon them as part of their job. The Bharat Media Association advocates for the absolute "right to refuse." Junior researchers and fact-checkers must have a clear organizational pathway to decline highly graphic or triggering assignments without facing any career penalties....
Indian fact-checking organizations are establishing vital protocols to mitigate psychological damage. Guidelines now recommend watching triggering videos with the sound off during the first viewing and utilizing blurred screenshots to analyze visual data. Furthermore, staff are advised to create filters that disable auto-playing videos to avoid being blindsided.
The Bharat Media Association...
