This publication seeks to contribute to the theoretical refinement and
practical realisation of conflict conscious journalism as a tool for usage by
media practitioners in conflict-affected areas. With this goal in mind, the
handbook is designed to be both a practical everyday guide for those already
familiar with the subject, as well as an introduction for those unfamiliar
with such practices.

The handbook has been produced in partnership between IMS and IMPACS,
as well as the Centre for Policy Alternatives in Colombo and the Nepal Press
Institute in Kathmandu, to whom IMS and IMPACS would like to express
special thanks. In addition, the in-country research and workshops conducted
by the author, Ross Howard, have been instrumental in developing and
refining the concepts and tools outlined in this publication. One of these
workshops, held by IMPACS-IMS and the Centre for Policy Alternatives in
Sri Lanka in June 2002, provided substantial input to this publication.
IMS and IMPACS are pleased to be able to present this handbook alongside
their partners and hope that those reading it, whether as a refresher to a
workshop or for the first time, find it a useful guide to the conceptual basis
and practical everyday use of conflict conscious journali