The **Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma** is a federally registered educational charity (Business Registration Number 852707652RR0001) established in 2009 to address the physical and psychological risks faced by journalists. Founded in response to gaps in trauma support and safety training, the organization focuses on promoting journalist well-being while improving coverage of trauma-related topics.

## History and Mission  
Originally conceived as an academic initiative linked to Western University’s journalism program, the Forum became an independent charity following feedback from its 2008 inaugural conference[2]. Its mission emphasizes reducing harm to journalists exposed to violence, disasters, and vicarious trauma, while fostering ethical reporting practices that minimize public harm[3].  

## Programs and Resources  
The organization provides:  
- **Mindset/En-Tête**: Bilingual guides for journalists covering mental health, with over 12,000 copies distributed to newsrooms and classrooms[1].  
- **Trauma Assistance Fund**: Financial aid for freelancers experiencing work-related trauma[1].  
- **Safety/HEFAT bursaries**: Year-round funding for hostile environment and first aid training[1].  
- **Industry toolkits**: Online resources developed with the Dart Center and CBC News to help newsrooms navigate trauma reporting, including modules on interviewing vulnerable sources and protecting mental health[1][4].  

## Collaborations and Impact  
The Forum partners with mental health professionals, media organizations, and academic institutions such as the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Its resources include webinars, workshops, and podcasts like *Moral Injury and Moral Courage*, which examines ethical challenges in journalism[1]. The organization also supports research on industry-wide mental health trends, including landmark surveys on journalist well-being[5].  

## Events  
Annual events include *Taking Care*, a forum addressing trauma awareness, peer support strategies, and inclusion in newsrooms[1].  

[1] https://www.journalismforum.ca [2] https://istss.org/all-about-the-canadian-journalism-forum-on-violence-and-trauma-cliff-lonsdale/ [3] https://cjf-fjc.ca/canadian-journalism-forum-violence-and-trauma-creates-guide-mental-health-reporting/ [4] https://dartcenter.org [5] https://j-source.ca/tag/canadian-journalism-forum-on-violence-and-trauma/