On March 5, an online workshop was held on responsible coverage of the topics of punishment, resocialization, and reintegration of people into society. The event brought together penitentiary system specialists, journalists, human rights activists, students, and anyone else working on issues of justice, resocialization, and ethics.

During the webinar, we discussed why the topic of resocialization is important for community safety, what challenges people face after release, and what support approaches help them return to a full life. We paid special attention to the role of the media—how language, headlines, and presentation of materials shape public attitudes toward people after imprisonment.

We also discussed the basic principles of ethical reporting on this topic: how to avoid stigmatization, work with personal stories responsibly, and explain complex social processes without sensationalism or oversimplification.

Participants from various fields joined the workshop. For many, it was an opportunity to better understand the topic of resocialization and obtain practical tools for working with such stories in their professional activities.

We would like to thank all participants for their active involvement, and FREE ZONE for their cooperation and expertise on this important topic.

The workshop was held as part of the INSIGHT project, which is being implemented Young Agents of Change in cooperation with AY Institute, Prirašytos rankos, Scambieuropei, Brodoto and funded by the European Union.

On October 25, a workshop entitled Share Your Sight: How to Write About Crime Without Bias was held, bringing together journalists, editors, students, and media professionals from all over Ukraine.

Over the course of several hours, participants immersed themselves in topics such as:

how to conduct interviews and prepare materials without stigma and prejudice;

what impact journalistic practices have on public trust in justice;

which cases from Ukraine and around the world are helping to change the approach to criminal journalism

During lively discussions and group work, media professionals sought answers to difficult questions: How can we talk about crimes without perpetuating stereotypes of victims or perpetrators? How can we be accurate and empathetic at the same time?

The workshop became a space for networking, sharing experiences, and generating new ideas about what journalism should be like—journalism that supports justice, not fear.

The project continues a series of events aimed at developing ethical approaches to covering justice and reintegration issues. After all, change begins with those who create narratives—journalists.

The event was held as part of the INSIGHT project Young Agents of Change in cooperation with AY Institute , Prirašytos rankos, Scambieuropei, Brodoto and is funded by the European Union.

More than 30 journalists gathered in Kyiv to change the old rules of the game in the media.

On September 15, the Ukrainian-Danish Youth House hosted a workshop entitled Share Your Sight: How to Write About Crime Without Bias.

The program included:

practical tools for conducting interviews and writing articles without stigma or bias;

presentation of research on the impact of journalistic practices on trust in justice;

discussion of international and local cases;

space for professional networking.

Invited speakers:

Vladyslava Kobko, a journalist with the independent investigative agency Slidstvo.Info. She talked about how to prepare for and conduct interviews with (war) criminals, obtain important testimony, and cope with the moral aspect.

Kateryna Seletska — journalist and expert at INSIGHT, with whom we analyzed Ukrainian and international cases and approaches to covering crime news. Special thanks for organizing and conducting the workshop.

Наступний крок — залучення активних учасників та учасниць до створення історій разом із колишніми ув’язненими. Адже зміни в суспільстві починаються з відповідальних і чесних медіа.

The next step is to involve active participants in creating stories together with former prisoners. After all, change in society begins with responsible and honest media.Воркшоп відбувся за підтримки Ukrainian-Danish Youth House.

The event was held as part of the INSIGHT project Young Agents of Change in cooperation with AY Institute , Prirašytos rankos, Scambieuropei, Brodoto and is funded by the European Union.

On July 8, 2025, we held an international online workshop “Report with Equity: Solutions Journalism”, which brought together more than 30 participants from Ukraine, Lithuania, Italy, and Croatia.

The young journalists explored how to combine objectivity with an inclusive approach to covering complex social issues.

We discussed it together:

What is objectivity in journalism and how can it be combined with equality?

What are the four principles of journalistic decision-making?

How to ensure fairness in the coverage of vulnerable groups without portraying them as victims?

How do we create stories that focus on resilience and problem-solving rather than dramatizing them?

The workshop was a great opportunity for participants not only to gain theoretical knowledge, but also to practice developing media narratives that promote social change.

The INSIGHT project is implemented by Young Agents of Change (Ukraine) in cooperation with AY Institute and Prirašytos Rankos (Lithuania), SCAMBIEUROPEI ETS (Italy) and BRODOTO (Croatia) and funded by the European Union.

On June 11, we held an international online workshop “Write the World: Autoethnography”, which gathered 20 participants from Ukraine, Italy, Croatia, and Lithuania.

The journalists explored how to combine personal history with socio-cultural analysis, recognize their own biases and transform them into deep, responsible storytelling. Together we discussed:

objectivity vs. personal experience in journalism,

the method of autoethnography as a tool for self-awareness,

the role of critical writing in the representation of complex topics.

It was a space of honesty, research, and a deep connection with one’s profession.

The workshop was held as part of the INSIGHT project, which is changing the way the media covers crime and promotes social reintegration through the power of stories.

The INSIGHT project is being implemented by Young Agents of Change in cooperation with AY Institute та Prirašytos Rankos, SCAMBIEUROPEI ETS, BRODOTO and is funded by the European Union.