This insightful and engaging webinar is designed to equip journalists with the tools, data, and perspectives needed to cover the ongoing homelessness crisis in the U.S. This session provides both national and local reporters with actionable story ideas and data-driven insights.
What You’ll Learn:
- Data-Driven Insights: The Alliance’s research team presents key findings from the State of Homelessness 2024 Edition report. Discover how to navigate the report, identify significant data trends, and leverage these insights to enhance your reporting.
- Local Reporting Strategies: Lisa Halverstadt shares her experiences and methodologies in using data to report on homelessness in San Diego. Gain practical tips on how to apply similar strategies in your own reporting.
- Solutions Journalism: Emilie Stigliani introduces the concept of Solutions Journalism—explaining its importance and how it can be applied to cover complex issues like homelessness. Learn how this approach can help frame your stories in a way that highlights potential solutions alongside challenges.
Panelists:
- Daniel Soucy, research analyst at the National Alliance to End Homelessness
- Andrew Hall, research analyst at the National Alliance to End Homelessness
- Lisa Halverstadt, senior investigative reporter for the Voice of San Diego
- Emilie Stigliani, assistant managing editor for the Sacramento Bee and Solutions Journalism Network instructor
This webinar concludes with a brief Q&A where attendees pose questions to all the speakers and get tailored advice for their reporting on affordable housing and homelessness.