We’ve compiled this resource database to support your efforts to be safer. They reflect the work and experience of countless filmmakers, funders, journalists, NGOs, lawyers, researchers, technologists, communication experts, and others.
Know Your Rights: Stopped by Police
ACLU
"Learn about your rights when stopped by the police, and how to stay safe."
Tutorial
Article
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Interviewing Survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Witness
"practical tips for conducting ethical interviews with survivors of sexual and gender-based violence"
Tutorial
Report
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CITIZENFOUR/Case Study
Doc Society
Mass surveillance and its consequences for personal privacy and public policy
Topic: Examples of Impact
Case Study
PDF
Civil Liberties
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Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists
Safety of Journalists Platform
Reporting on serious threats to the safety of journalists and media freedom in Europe
Other
Article
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inReach
Garmin
Satellite communicator
Toolkit
Article
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Online Harassment Field Manual
PEN America
Concrete strategies for how to defend yourself and others
Tutorial
Article
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Filmmakers Legal Clinic
Cardozo Law
Free transactional, intellectual property, and First Amendment legal services to visual advocates, filmmakers and video journalists
Other
Article
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Surveillance Self-Defense
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Tips, tools, and how-tos for safer online communications
Tutorial
Article
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Holding Ourselves Accountable: A Consent Calendar Resource
Peace is Loud
Model for establishing informed, active consent throughout the filmmaking process (available in English and Spanish)
Topic: Participants
Tool
PDF
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Legal Defense Fund
Society of Professional Journalists
Unique account that can be tapped for providing journalists with legal or direct financial assistance
Funding_guide
Article
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Travelers' Health
CDC
Destinations and health-related travel risks
Other
Article
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CPJ Journalist Security Guide: Stress Reactions
Committee to Protect Journalists
Personal gear and first aid checklists
Other
Article
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