Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Class Prepares Journalists for Dangerous Assignments by Julie Taboh The recent beheading of American aid worker Peter Kassig by Islamic State militants in Syria was a bleak reminder of the dangers facing humanitarians and journalists working in dangerous areas of the world. An innovative program in Washington teaches journalists and others who are working in conflict zones how to reduce their risks. VOA's Julie Taboh reports. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/class-prepares-journalists-danger ous-assignments/2528676.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/class-prepares-journalists-dangerous-assignments/2528676.html