20/08/2026
๐ข RESPONSIBLE INFORMATION SHARING DURING MASS TRAGEDIES
A Quick Reference Guide for Media Practitioners and the General Public
In the aftermath of a tragedy, how information is shared can either support community recovery or unintentionally worsen trauma and trigger violence contagion.
Newsrooms set the narrative, but every social media user controls its spread.
The Psychological Association of the Philippines - Clinical Psychology Division shares this Quick Reference Guide to help foster safety, responsibility, and trauma-informed communication across all platforms.
๐ง QUICK TAKEAWAYS:
๐ซ Deny Perpetrators Infamy: Limit names, photos, and manifestos to prevent the contagion effect.
๐งฉ Look at Systemic Causes: Focus on structural gaps rather than single, oversimplified motives.
๐ก๏ธ Protect Survivors: Honor human dignity, practice informed consent, and respect privacy.
๐ Highlight Recovery & Support: Amplify crisis helplines, support services, and community resilience.
๐ READ THE FULL GUIDELINES:
Access the complete, point-by-point document for newsrooms and the public:
๐ Link: https://tinyurl.com/MassViolence2026
๐ฑ Or scan the QR Code on the image!
๐ง Official Inquiries: [email protected]
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๐ข RESPONSIBLE INFORMATION SHARING DURING MASS TRAGEDIES
A Quick Reference Guide for Media Practitioners and the General Public
In the aftermath of a tragedy, how information is shared can either support community recovery or unintentionally worsen trauma and trigger violence contagion.
Newsrooms set the narrative, but every social media user controls its spread.
The Psychological Association of the Philippines - Clinical Psychology Division shares this Quick Reference Guide to help foster safety, responsibility, and trauma-informed communication across all platforms.
๐ง QUICK TAKEAWAYS:
๐ซ Deny Perpetrators Infamy: Limit names, photos, and manifestos to prevent the contagion effect.
๐งฉ Look at Systemic Causes: Focus on structural gaps rather than single, oversimplified motives.
๐ก๏ธ Protect Survivors: Honor human dignity, practice informed consent, and respect privacy.
๐ Highlight Recovery & Support: Amplify crisis helplines, support services, and community resilience.
๐ READ THE FULL GUIDELINES:
Access the complete, point-by-point document for newsrooms and the public:
๐ Link: https://tinyurl.com/MassViolence2026
๐ฑ Or scan the QR Code on the image!
๐ง Official Inquiries: [email protected]
