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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014
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Three journalists among latest arrested in Ferguson
ASSOCIATED PRESS
A photographer for the Getty agency and two German reporters were among the latest journalists arrested while covering protests in Ferguson, Missouri, over the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown.
At least 10 journalists have been arrested or detained since Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old, was killed Aug. 9 by officer Darren Wilson. Reporters for CNN, Al Jazeera America and other outlets say they have been harassed or physically threatened. Capt. Ron Johnson of the Missouri Highway Patrol, in charge of security in Ferguson, said Tuesday that members of the media have had to be asked repeatedly to return to the sidewalks, because of safety concerns. In some cases, he said, it was not immediately clear who was a reporter, but once that was established, police acted properly.
"In the midst of chaos, when officers are running around, we're not sure who's a journalist and who's not," Johnson said at a news conference. "And yes, if I see somebody with a $50,000 camera on their shoulder, I'm pretty sure. But some journalists are walking around, and all you have is a cellphone because you're from a small media outlet. Some of you may just have a camera around your neck."
The arrests and detainments, which have ranged from several minutes to several hours, have been widely
criticized: President Obama said last week that police "should not be bullying or arresting" reporters for merely doing their jobs. Last Friday, 48 American media organizations, including The Associated Press, sent a letter to law enforcement officials in Ferguson, criticizing the treatment of reporters.
"In the midst of chaos, when officers are running around, we're not sure who's a journalist and who's not."
RON JOHNSON
Missouri Highway Patrol
Captain
"Officers on the ground must understand that gathering news and recording police activities are not crimes," the letter read. "The actions in Ferguson demonstrate a lack of training among local law enforcement in the protections required by the First Amendment, as well as the absence of respect for the role of newsgatherers. We implore police leadership to rectify this failing to ensure that these incidents do not occur again."
Overall, at least two people were shot and at least 57 arrested during protests overnight Monday, authorities said.
On Tuesday, Ryan Devereaux of The Intercept, an online investigative publication, tweeted that he was arrested
and jailed, then released several hours later. Getty photographer Scott Olson said Monday that he was arrested "for just doing my job" and eventually released. As with previous arrests of journalists, no charges were filed against Olson, who by Monday night was back shooting photos.
On Sunday night, Sports Illustrated reporter Robert Klemko tweeted that he was tear-gassed, handcuffed and then released a few minutes later. The Telegraph's Rob Crilly and the Financial Times' Neil Munshi also reported that they were briefly detained Sunday.
Two German reporters were arrested and detained for three hours Monday. Conservative German daily Die Welt said correspondent Ansgar Graw and reporter Frank Herrmann, who writes for German regional papers, were arrested after allegedly failing to follow police instructions to vacate an empty street. They said they followed police orders.
Last week, Wesley Lowery of The Washington Post and Ryan Reilly of The Huffington Post said they were hand-cuffed and put into a police van after officers came into a McDonald's where they were doing some work. The Washington Post reported that Lowery said he was slammed against a soda machine. Reilly told MSNBC that an officer slammed his head against the glass "purposefully" on the way out of the restaurant.
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Its mission is to provide emotional support and safety to kids, teens and adults.
Volunteering is one way students can bulk up their resumes.
Headquarters Counseling Center is located at 211 E. 8th Suite C.
The University Career Center is hosting a volunteer fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept.3, on the fourth level of the Union. There will be many non-profit organizations in attendance, including Headquarters Counseling Center, GaDuGi Safecenter Inc. and Habitat for Humanity.
"The people here are amazing and I truly enjoy walking in the doors every day," Broomburg said. "It is a rewarding experience that has taught me a lot about myself and the rest of the world."
kachel Broomburg has been an office assistant at Headquarters for more than five years and says it provides an invaluable experience.
HEADQUARTERS COUNSELING CENTER
A few volunteer opportunities around Lawrence include:
"It's a way to take classroom experience and apply it out to the real world; even if you're volunteering in an area that's not directly related to your major, you're going to build some great skills and make some great connections with people," Hartley said.
Ann Hartley, associate director at the University Career Center, says the volunteer fair gives students hands-on experience in many different areas.
Volunteers train for nine weeks and spend 80 hours in training before answering the
phone. Training takes place Sunday afternoons from noon to 3:30 p.m. The informational meeting for the fall program is at 6:30 p.m. on Aug.27 and Sept.3 in the conference room at the counseling center.
GaDuGi SafeCenter Inc.'s mission is to work together with the community to provide service and strength to cultivate well-being for all people affected by sexual violence. It was established as a Rape Victim Support Service in fall 1972. It has a 24-hour, seven days a week call center with volunteers who have been trained to take calls from sexual violence victims and is located at 2518 Ridge Ct # 202.
If interested in volunteering at Headquarters, contact Broomburg at rachel@HeadquartersCounselingCenter.org.
CADUGI SAFECENTER INC.
Rachel Gadd-Nelson, director of community outreach, says when looking for volunteers, they look for people who want to support survivors of sexual violence, among other things.
"We look for folks who are really passionate about helping folks who have been affected by sexual violence," Gadd-Nelson said. "We aren't looking for any particular background or work experience because we provide all of that."
Volunteers can work as advocates or on the Community Action Team. Advocates are trained to work at crisis services, and the Community Action Team participates in education and awareness around the city.
Advocates are required to do 40 hours of training. For more information about volunteering, contact Gadd-Nelson at 785-843-8985 or email her at rachel@gadugisafecenter.org.
Habitat for Humanity helps families whose incomes are usually 30 to 60 percent below the median income level for Lawrence. Contrary to belief, Habitat does not give away houses for free; homeowners must pay for the mortgage on the work and countless hours to help build their own homes. Habitat is located at 720 Connecticut St.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Maddie Hinds, Community Outreach Organizer, says this organization is a good way for students to be outside and do physical labor, and this is one of the few places that require teamwork to help get things done.
The mission of Habitat for Humanity, as stated on the volunteer fair website, is to "provide simple, decent and affordable housing for low to moderate income families in Douglas and Jefferson counties. We believe in a homeownership process that empowers families to promote ongoing change in their lives. We offer a hand-up, not a hand-out."
Volunteers don't need any prior knowledge of building houses; qualified workers are present at the job sites to assist volunteers. Typical volunteer shifts last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Volunteers can sign up online at lawrencehabitat.org/get-involved.
For more information about job sites that are currently going on in the Lawrence area, visit the Habitat for Humanity website, lawrencehabitat. org.
- Edited by Casey Hutchins
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