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Abstract

Exiled journalists, driven by a desire to sustain their careers in host countries, face well-documented tangible barriers, yet the often-overlooked impact of their multiple traumas warrants closer examination. In this paper, we argue that support for exiled journalists must be framed within the context of their dual roles as both reporters and survivors of traumatic events. Focused on a group of female exiled journalists in the UK, participants in the 2016-established Refugee Journalism Project, our analysis centres on their participation in an eight-week virtual reflective practice group. This group provided a platform for them to reflect upon their evolving professional and personal identities. We discuss their experiences, emphasising the pivotal role of addressing the unique challenges they face at the intersection of identity, exile and media. This work underscores the significance of initiatives such as the Refugee Journalism Project, showcasing the resilience of exiled journalists and their need for support in their host countries.

Publication Type:	Article
Additional Information:	CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International.
Departments:	School of Health & Psychological Sciences School of Health & Psychological Sciences > Psychology
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Administrator

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