An organization that stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression in the United States and worldwide. PEN America works to ensure people have the freedom to create literature, to convey information and ideas, to express their views, and access the views and literature of others. The organization also responds to threats of free expression through public programming and campaigns. 

PEN America’s “Online Harassment Field Manual"

A training guide for journalists and writers on how to respond to online harassment and abuse, including building a community of supporters and developing counterspeech messages. The manual was written with and for the group disproportionately impacted by online abuses including writers, journalists, artists, and activists who identify as women, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQIA+. It provides guidance for individuals being targeted, witnesses or allies, and employers supporting staff experiencing online harassment. 

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