Leading Under Pressure: Safety in High-Risk Coverage

In this candid, off-the-record conversation, Meg Martin (Minnesota Journalism Center), April Alonso (Cicero Independiente), and Mariah Castañeda (LA Public Press) will share how their newsrooms are protecting reporters and navigating legal, safety, and community challenges amid heightened ICE and law-enforcement activity. Panelists will outline concrete safety protocols, risk-preparation strategies, and partnerships that help support teams covering unpredictable and high-risk situations, offering practical takeaways for editors and newsroom leaders.