On Oct. 21, 22, the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma, Columbia Univ., NYC, is staging workshops for journalists on domestic violence issues. (http://dartcenter.org/content/out-shadows-reporting-on-intimate-partner-violence) Daily Herald (Everett, Wash.) asst. city editor Scott North advocates compassionate approaches to reporting (local) violent, tragic stories. He works closely with community reps. and uses rotating team coverage and debriefings to alleviate stress, burnout among his staff.