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.
Documentary Film Legal Clinic
UCLA Law
Pro bono services to independent documentary filmmakers needing legal help
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Trauma Assistance Fund for Freelancers
Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma
Funded therapy for freelancers working in Canada or abroad
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Modeling Care, Safety and Wellbeing in Your Impact Campaign
Global Impact Producers Alliance
Timely conversation about protagonist safety in dangerous times
Topic: Participants
Talk
Video
Watch
Emergency Assistance and Thematic Programs
Freedom House
"short-term support to human rights defenders, civil society organizations, non-traditional advocates, and survivors of severe religious persecution …
Other
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We’re Here For You
Rory Peck Trust
"If you’re in danger, facing a serious risk to your safety, or unable to work due to trauma or financial crisis, we can help, quickly and confidentia…
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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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PILNet
PILNet
Free legal assistance from volunteer lawyers
Other
Article
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Secret Filming Guidelines
Channel 4
Channel 4's guidelines for undercover reporting
Tutorial
Article
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Dangerous Documentaries: Reducing Risk when Telling Truth to Power
Center for Media & Social Impact
How to mitigate known risks
Topic: Ethics
Research
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Digital Security Helpline
AccessNow
Real-time, direct technical assistance and advice
Toolkit
Article
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Docs & the Law Blog
Penn Carey Law
"the intersection of law and documentary film and photography"
Other
Article
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Insurance for the Media
Insurance for the Media
Insurance for journalists and the media
Other
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