by: Lauryn Claassen
posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Reporting on intangible systems and structures is easier said than done. In this Q&A, veteran journalist Venise Wagner, co-editor of the forthcoming book “Reporting Inequality,” offers tips for making that happen, starting with rethinking journalists’ relationships to the communities they cover.
by: Fernando Quintero
posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Although BMSG provides research and trainings for advocates to help them become more strategic communicators, we also gain a lot from the groups we work with. This year, the most valuable lesson we learned is about the power of resilience.
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Thursday, December 13, 2018
A round-up of the most quotable, powerful, and memorable media bites we saw this year.
by: Daphne Marvel
posted on Monday, November 05, 2018
This year, we’ll be presenting research on a range of topics, from violence prevention to the child welfare system to racial equity in the news. Check out our sessions and connect with us in person or online using #PHIAPHA and #APHA2018.
by: Michael Bakal
posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2018
A new BMSG toolkit and conversations with veteran journalists offer insights into how you can refine your communication strategies and bring public health and social justice perspectives into news coverage of violence.
by: Katherine Schaff
posted on Thursday, October 25, 2018
Use these tips to strengthen your op-eds, comments to the Federal Register, and other messages opposing the administration’s proposed public charge expansion — and to frame the issue in ways that further public health and social justice goals.
Tags: communication, immigration, public charge, public health
by: Sarah Han
posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2018
A BMSG analysis shows how the news about immigrant family separation, detention, and childhood trauma stands out from reporting on many other public health issues and offers insights for elevating trauma in other types of coverage.
by: Daphne Marvel
posted on Thursday, October 04, 2018
New resources from BMSG and our partners at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center examine how the media portray sexual violence, summarize best practices in framing the issue, and offer guidance for elevating prevention in the news.
by: Heather Gehlert and Lauryn Claassen
posted on Monday, September 10, 2018
A set of case studies from BMSG identifies several key strategies that helped advocates in four California counties overcome systemic social barriers and lay the foundation for health.
by: Daphne Marvel
posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Helping people to understand that sexual violence can be prevented is a critical step toward achieving that goal, but communicating about prevention is challenging, even for experts with decades of experience. To equip people in the field with the tools needed to do so, we developed a new guide, “Where We’re Going and Where We’ve Been: Making the Case for Sexual Violence Prevention,” with support from our partners at RALIANCE.
