“A Damming Indictment of Sensationalist Journalism”

Dr Gail Phillips
Emerita Assoc. Professor Murdoch University

Wild Butterfly is a powerful case study to understand the concept and principles of Trauma Informed Practice.

Wild Butterfly has received endorsement from numerous sectors/ services including Mental Health, Sexual Assault, Alcohol and Drugs, Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Youth Support, Education, Journalism and Law.

A TRAUMA INFORMED JOURNALISM training module has been developed and piloted by Adelaide University.

The AOD Fact Sheets were written by Suzanne Helfgott in consultation with the Wild Butterfly Campaign Team and Dr Cathy Kezelman (Blueknot Foundation)

The Trauma Informed Journalism Fact Sheet was written by Dr Gail Phillips in consultation with the Wild Butterfly Campaign Team and Dr Cathy Kezelman (Blueknot Foundation)

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