Upcoming virtual symposium
- Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times (moderator)
- Krista Colón, public policy director, California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
- Stephanie Love-Patterson, consultant, Connections for Abused Women and their Children
- Emily Sack, professor of law, Roger Williams University
- Margot Kushel, M.D., director, UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative
- Lisette Carmona, clinical social worker, USC Street Medicine
- Sofia Herrera, Ph.D., director of research, Hub for Urban Initiatives
- Dympna Ugwu-Oju, EdSource (moderator)
- ChrisAnna Mink, M.D., freelance, CalMatters
- Zaydee Sanchez, independent journalist
- Claire Stremple, reporter, Alaska Beacon
- California can take kids from abused moms. Why the separation can harm both
- California’s transgender Latinx people find refuge and empowerment in community
- Domestic Violence in Alaska: A crisis at home
- Sasha Cotton, executive director, National Network for Safe Communities
- Yasmin Tarver, director of workforce development, Jenesse Center
Register here for the virtual symposium.
Upcoming program dates
The first monthly meeting for accepted grantees will be May 30, 2024, at 11 am PT.
Deadline to apply
May 23, 2024
Description
Domestic violence affects more than 10 million Americans each year. And in California, more than half of families have been touched by domestic violence. Yet it is often treated as a criminal or private matter rather than a public health epidemic. Journalism can play a role in bringing about change and greater awareness. The Center for Health Journalism’s annual Domestic Violence Symposium and Impact Fund provide reporters with a roadmap for covering this public health epidemic with nuance and sensitivity.
Grantees receive:
- Reporting grants of $2,000-$10,000.
- Five months of professional mentorship from a veteran journalist.
- Eligible to compete for a $1,000-$2,000 engagement grant. We are especially interested in projects that partner with community-based organizations and their clients for first-person storytelling.
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Don’t see your question answered there? Reach out to us at chj@usc.edu.