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ON THE FRONT LINE
ON THE FRONT LINE
July 8 - 13 , 2013 - Pisa, ITALY
HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
FOR MEDIA PROFESSIONALS
Background of the Course
Working in hostile environments and war zones requires a specific
preparation, particularly from a security perspective. Only well trained
media professionals can orient themselves in the field and work under
extreme circumstances while managing to prevent and/or minimise
personal risks.
Accounts report that, over the last decade, physical attacks against
journalists and other media workers have increased in number and
gravity. Repressions, kidnappings, killings, disturbances to their work
have been systematically carried out by regular armies, terrorist organisations,
drug-traffickers, extremist groups and other actors. Inspite of
this, and as a result of general global trends, reporters and ad hoc
contracted freelancers often deploy in the field lacking adequate preparation
and organisational support.
It is within this framework that this Course aims at transfering the necessary
expertise and preparation to be able to effectively work in
hostile envirnments while reducing exposure to dangers and hazards.
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Training Objectives & Modules
The aim of the Course is to train reporters and other media professionals
to understand, prevent and react to major challenges to their personal
safety and security in war zones and other hostile environments.
The curriculum is divided into 3 interdependent modules addressing
the following subjects through a hands-on approach:
Context
Safety
Security
Legal & Institutional Framework
Political & Military Context
Communications in Hostile Environments
First Aid in Hostile Environments
Traumatic Stress
Stress Management
Security behind the Lines and in War Zones
Risk Assessment
Armed & other violent Threats
Photo: Embedded journalist and Afghan kid playing with a camera, Herat - Afghanistan,
September 3, 2011. By Daniele Mencacci, © Brigata Folgore, Italian Army.
July 8 - 13, 2013 - Pisa, ITALY
ON THE FRONT LINE
HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING FOR MEDIA PROFESSIONALS

International Training Programme
for Conflict Management
www.itpcm.sssup.it
mediasecurity@sssup.it
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna - International Training Programme for Conflict Management
Via Cardinale Maffi, 27 - 56126 Pisa ITALY Tel. +39 050 882 661 Fax +39 050 882633
Methodology
The Course, in addition to general background lectures, focuses on
operational procedures and practice. Participants are tested through
various scenarios, advanced role-playing sessions and simulation
exercises. There is ample use of specific case study material, outdoor
activities and extensive reference is made to the field experiences of
both lectures and participants.
Who can apply
Applicants must have a graduate or post-graduate degree in any field
relevant for the training or the equivalent of 2 years working experience
as reporter/media professional. They must possess a sound English
working knowledge.
Teaching Staff & Director
Professor Andrea de Guttry is the Director of the Course. Lecturers
and trainers are selected among scholars, war journalists, international
media professionals, army officers, first aid responders and officials
working in international organisations.
The Airborne Brigade Folgore acts as implementing partners for
the Security and Safety Modules.
Fee & Scholarships
The fee is 1250.00 € and includes reference material, lunch on class
days, access to the Scuola‘s facilities (library, computer rooms, etc.)
and public liablity insurance. Participants will be provided with a list
of possible accommodations in town.
Selection Process
The Course is open to maximum 25 participants and it will be held if
a minimum of 15 attendants is reached. Candidates must apply online
by May 20, 2013 at:
www.sssup.it/mediasecurity2013/application attaching
their CV and motivation letter. The ITPCM will notify only selected
applicants by May 24, 2013. Participation must be confirmed
by June 3, 2013.
Preliminary Readings & Certifications
Prior to the beginning of the Course selected applicants will be granted
access to a reserved area on the Scuola’s website, where they
will be able to consult selected preliminary readings whose broad
understanding will be assumed by the teaching staff.
Moreover, all participants should have a basic knowledge of first aid,
security in the field and negotiation skills. Those in need are strongly
recommended to attend the following on-line courses prior to the beginning
of the training:
1. First Aid, as offered by British Red Cross and First Aid for Free,
and accessible free of charge at www.firstaidforfree.com
2. Basic Security in the Field II offered by the UN Department of Safety
and Security, accessible free of charge at https://dss.un.org
3. Negotiation Skills, as offered by the United States Institute of
Peace, accessible free of charge at www.usip.org/educationtraining/courses/certificate-course-in-negotiation
Course Certificate
Participants who have attended at least 90% of the classes will receive
a Certificate of Attendance.
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna & ITPCM
The Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna is a public University and a centre
of excellence which promotes education and research through underand
post-graduate studies in the field of Social and Applied Sciences.
The International Training Programme for Conflict Management
(ITPCM) is a post-graduate programme of the Scuola Superiore
Sant’Anna. The ITPCM was established in 1995 with the aim to respond
to the training needs of personnel involved in international field
operations. It has since expanded its activities to include research and
consultancy in the areas of human rights, humanitarian assistance,
election monitoring, DDR, project design, monitoring and evaluation.
So far the ITPCM has organised more than 300 Courses worldwide.
ITPCM Mission
“providing advanced training, research and technical
assistance to improve the impact of conflict management
and development actions”
For additional info:
International Training Programme
for Conflict Management (ITPCM)
Via Cardinale Maffi, 27 – 56127 Pisa
Tel. +39 (0)50 882 661 - 685;
Fax +39 (0)50 882 633
E-mail: mediasecurity@sssup.it
Web: www.itpcm.sssup.it
International Training Programme
for Conflict Management