HOMELAND TERRORISM “Research indicates a link between experiencing events like this terrorist attack and later mental health problems for many -- especially those who were injured, directly witnessed the death of others, or experienced the loss of family members and friends.” -- The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

HOMELAND TERRORISM “Recovery can take anything from a few weeks to a few years, depending on the severity of the disaster and of individual victim's losses. It's not unusual for another disaster to hit a community while it's still recovering from an earlier one. That can complicate both physical and psychological recovery.” -- Art Botterell, emergency information consultant

HOMELAND TERRORISM “… This disaster turned the Grand Forks Herald to the role it had when the paper was founded in … The founder of the paper needed to build a community at the same time he built a new paper. We need to rebuild the community at the same time we rebuild a newspaper. Our understanding of who we are is much more bound up in the community than it was.” -- Mike Jacobs, editor, Grand Forks Herald

HOMELAND TERRORISM “Clearly the media plays a critical role in the aftermath of a disaster. The media provides needed information, makes announcements, and gives instructions regarding services that are available to victims and their families. They are a resource for the community and can provide a source of hope. However, too much trauma-related television viewing may have a negative impact, especially on children.” -- Dr. Jessica Hamblen

HOMELAND TERRORISM “That's when I realized that handling a sensitive story with a degree of compassion has far- reaching consequences. We are all tarred by the excesses of our more careless colleagues. If victims of violent crimes or disasters feel they need protection not only from criminals but from journalists, they may seek to limit reporters' access entirely. Before we go out to do the interview or shoot that photo, we should ask ourselves the purpose. Is it essential to the story, or are we doing it merely for the sensational value?” -- Katherine Lee of The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News

HOMELAND TERRORISM "The news -- thoroughly reported, verified, placed in context -- should never inspire irrational fears. The information we provide, and the tone of its delivery, will go a long way to mobilize the public toward reasonable action, minimize panic, and offer some hope for the future." -- Roy Peter Clark, vice president and senior scholar, Poynter Institute for Media Studies

HOMELAND TERRORISM "News coverage is intrusive, and grief demands privacy." -- Jack Hart, managing editor, The Oregonian

HOMELAND TERRORISM "Journalists and therapists face similar challenges when they realize their subjects are at risk of further injury. Techniques may differ, but objectives are the same: to inform about sources of help.” -- Dr. Frank Ochberg, chairman of the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma's Executive Committee

"We should frame our questions with respect and research. We must be sensitive but not timid." -- George Esper, special correspondent, The Associated Press HOMELAND TERRORISM

“Personally, I think disasters are what drive people to form communities in the first place. Maybe that helps explain the compulsive way we watch disasters on TV; some primal, primate need to renew our membership in the human community by being there in its times of trouble.” -- Art Botterell, emergency information consultant