Understanding Media Policies on Reporting Massacres

Globo's media outlets have long had a policy of publishing the names and photos of massacre perpetrators only once to avoid giving them fame and inspiring future attacks. This policy is now changing to be even more restrictive, with names, images, and videos of attackers never being published. This decision aligns with recent expert recommendations, which suggest that giving visibility to aggressors can encourage new attacks. Studies indicate that perpetrators seek notoriety, even if minimal, and the media's role in not reporting failed attacks helps prevent the 'contagion effect.'

What was the primary goal of Globo's initial policy regarding the publication of names and photos of massacre perpetrators?

• To comply with legal requirements

• To increase newspaper sales

• To avoid inspiring new attacks

• To give fame to the perpetrators

What significant change did Globo make to its policy on reporting attacks?

• Never publishing names, images, or videos of attackers

• Reporting every detail of the attacks

• Publishing names and photos more frequently

• Increasing the visibility of attackers

Whose recommendations did Globo follow in making their recent policy change?

• International media

• Prestigious experts on the topic

• Public opinion

• Government officials

What do studies show about the behavior of attackers seeking notoriety?

• They are indifferent to media coverage

• They seek fame, even if it's small

• They prefer to remain anonymous

• They avoid media attention

Why does Globo choose not to report failed attacks?

• To prevent the 'contagion effect'

• Due to lack of information

• To save space in their publications

• Because they are not newsworthy