Tell the Telegram and Gazette that Young Lives Matter

T&G- Take Down Offensive Graphic and Apologize
Read the petition

First Name

Last Name

Email

While I appreciate your attention to the rise of underage gunshot victims, I was disturbed by the portrayal of young people in the graphic accompanying the article. The graphic displays stereotypical dress and postures that have, in recent events, been used to justify violence against young people of color. This could very well have been an honest mistake or a quick use of stock graphics, but nevertheless, the clear message is that a "certain type" of young person is more likely to be a target of gun violence, and that it is likely attributable to their dress or behavior. I am asking you to edit the image to more objectively illustrate the shooting victims, and apologize for your mistake in further stigmatizing these victims and their families. Studies show that certain images and words in articles about urban violence provoke insensitive and hateful comments. This is clear in the comment section of this piece, wherein the victims of shooting are called losers and thugs. You have an opportunity to talk about things community members have already been doing and not reinforce stereotypes. I hope you will consider taking the Respect in Reporting Pledge at (http://www.respectinreporting.presspasstv.org/toolsresources/take-the-pledge/) and take down the offensive graphic.
[signature]

0

Support RIP Now

Share this with your friends:

Support Respect in Reporting Today

I pledge to support news that respects the communities it reports on and provides reporting that is compassionate, ethical and solution-oriented. I hope you will join me by following the guidelines that Press Pass TV has created, in partnership with survivors of homicide. The Respect in Reporting Campaign is empowering communities across the nation to hold media accountable for the real-life affects of harmful reporting. Press Pass TV has seen firsthand the ways in which media can trivialize loss and even incite further violence. But together we can shape a media landscape that inspires, educates and activates communities to end violence instead of being terrorized by it.

The good news is though, that we can do something about it, together! Please sign on today and show that you and your outlet respect the community you serve.

For individuals: Sign the pledge, talk to your friends and family about the issues, and if you have the time and energy- take action in your community
*Write a letter to the editor using our online templates
*Host a storytelling workshop
*Newsjack an article
*Share your story
*Request a meeting with your local media and the community

For journalists: Sign the pledge and use our Guidelines as a tool to help you develop a critical eye about reporting in sensitive cases like these. Host a workshop for other journalists, or talk to a journalism class about these issues. Ask your publication to sign on to the pledge

Media outlets: Sign on to the pledge, and use to guide your editorial process

Journalism Schools: use our guidelines to educate future journalists on these sensitive issues and give them tools to more effectively serve urban communities

[signature]

Who Has Taken The Pledge?

#RIPpptv on Twitter

CaraLisa Berg Powers
@clbergpowers: So much to discuss. Heartbreak #rippptv @PressPass_TV RT @Youth_Justice: Black Teen Girls Killed (But Do YOU Care?) http://t.co/3EnOaWWC1g
58 months ago
reply | follow clbergpowers

PressPass_TV
@PressPass_TV: RT @programmerAnna: Comment sections are poison: handle w/ care or remove @PressPass_TV already went there w/Anonymous Boston #rippptv ht…
58 months ago
reply | follow PressPass_TV

anna feder
@programmerAnna: Comment sections are poison: handle w/ care or remove @PressPass_TV already went there w/Anonymous Boston #rippptv http://t.co/UgKvZT7le8
58 months ago
reply | follow programmerAnna

PressPass_TV
@PressPass_TV: Yes! @chrislhayes we're calling for trauma informed journalism. Will you take the pledge? http://t.co/E2FMqdUlPS #rippptv #inners #Ferguson
59 months ago
reply | follow PressPass_TV

Tell the Telegram and Gazette that Young Lives Matter

T&G- Take Down Offensive Graphic and Apologize

Take the Pledge

Who Has Taken The Pledge?

ACTION ALERT! Take this action today!

#RIPpptv on Twitter