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Abstract: 

Jessica Klein is a seasoned journalist who, in this substantial article, uses her expertise to deeply explore the problematic patterns that typify journalistic coverage of domestic violence (DV) and child abuse (CA). Here, she highlights the common systematic failures plaguing media coverage of these cases, uncovering problems like victim-blaming narratives, passive language, and hyperbolic imagery. These and other reporting flaws skew the public’s perception of the true nature of domestic violence and child abuse. Among other remedies, she emphasizes the need for accurate, trauma-sensitive reporting, and the training of journalists in ethical storytelling practices.

Keywords: : Journalism Coverage of Domestic Violence and Abuse; Language Choices; Victim Blaming; Both Sides-ism; Newsworthiness; Dedicated Reporting Beats

Affiliations:  1: Independent Journalist.