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1. February 17, 2011 11:42 AM

   Lara Logan, Foreign Correspondents, and Sexual Abuse

   By Liz Cox Barrett

   On Tuesday came the chilling news from CBS News that chief foreign correspondent Lara Logan, while reporting a 60 Minutes segment in Cairo’s Tahrir Square on February 11th, “suffered a brutal and sustained sexual assault and beating” and is now in the United States recovering. The news has since inspired some smart, stirring writing and thinking (see, for starters, Mac...

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2. February 22, 2011 04:21 PM

   Safety Tips for Female Correspondents

   How to minimize the risk of sexual assault while on the job

   By Judith Matloff

   The attack on Lara Logan of CBS was a worst-case scenario for many female reporters. Yet gropes and unwanted advances are common occupational hazards. Here are some tips from safety experts who have trained soldiers and journalists. While not every assault can be prevented, anticipation and sound judgment go a long way toward minimizing risk. ALWAYS • Wear a wedding...

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