Investigating religious institutions and their leaders differs from any other topic. Investigative skills have been crucial for the latest reports on clergy abuse and faith groups. Yet investigations into faith communities also bring charges of bias and public attacks on the character of journalists. RNA members share their tips in how to weather public rebuke, how to find time for long-term projects and how documents can be a reporter’s best friend. Moderated by Melissa Nann Burke, York Daily Record.

Panelists:Laurie Goodstein, The New York TimesMelissa Nann Burke, York Daily RecordDan Burke, Religion News Service