This hands-on session explores how safety planning varies across visual journalism roles and assignments. Through participatory exercises, attendees will create real-world risk assessments and discuss how to prioritize safety considerations. The workshop will also cover resources and approaches for navigating assignment preparation and safety conversations from different perspectives — whether you’re a freelancer, staff photographer, or editor.
Facilitators: Lucy Westcott, Committee to Protect Journalists & Jenny Stratton, CatchLight
Speakers:
- Colin Pereira, Journalist Safety Specialist, Committee to Protect Journalists
- Jon Laurence, Supervising Executive Producer, AJ+
