Solutions Journalism: How do we know if a solution is really working?

Solutions journalism is all about in-depth, rigorous reporting on effective responses to social problems – but how does one measure impact? How do we know if a response is really working? In this episode of The Upward Spiral we talk to journalist Kathrin Yaormich who recently wrote a solutions journalism story for Transitions on L’Chaim, a volunteer-run, civil society organization aiding sex workers in the Czech Republic. We dig deeper into the challenges of solutions reporting and best practices such as having a critical mindset, looking out for secondary impact, being honest with your readers, contextualizing the evidence and limitations, and more.
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