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International Training Center
for the Safety of Journalists
and Media Professionals

The International Training Center for the Safety of Journalists and Media Professionals (ICSJ) has an educational and research focus. Regarding the educational focus, ICSJ utilizes the material and tools of the academic community and provides specialized training to journalists and media professionals. Regarding the research focus, the center implements extended research on topics related to the safety of journalists and media professionals, both in war zones and in crisis, as well as threats against them, connected with everyday work, such as physical, legal, economic, freedom of expression and cyber security issues.

In parallel, ICSJ aims to develop support tools, as well as a supportive network for journalists and media professionals that operate in war zones and crises.

ICSJ acts under the scientific responsibility of the Peace Journalism Laboratory, Department of Journalism and Media, of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Actions

The International Training Center for the Safety of Journalists and Media Professionals carries out the following actions:

Education

Providing training, consulting services, seminars, and mentoring to journalists, media professionals, and other interested parties. The educational activities encapsulate both theoretical and practical training. They are designed and implemented by AUTh, with the support of a prestigious network of partners.

Historical record

Conducting extensive research to create a historical record of journalism in war zones and the safety of journalists and media professionals in crises.

Academic research

Conducting academic research on the safety of journalists and the media professions related to the media coverage of war zones and crisis, as well as threats against them, connected with everyday work, such as physical, legal, economic, freedom of expression and cyber security issues.

Consulting services

Advising journalists, media professionals and media organizations on relevant issues.

Material assistance

Coordinating the collection of essential material available, and their disposal to journalists and media professionals covering conflicts and crises.

Psychological support

Providing psychological support in the preparation phase and assessing and treating trauma, post-traumatic stress, and related issues afterwards.