Violence and threats towards journalists are widely acknowledged as major problems for the security among journalists and more broadly as a threat to democracy. The UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity is a global attempt to address the issue. Mitchell argues that international cooperation to fight impunity is necessary but not very efficient. Through impressive case studies in Mexico and Honduras, drawing on 90 interviews with journalists, the author argues that self-protection, network activism, media workers and public attention are more efficient than relying on the state, the UN and NGOs. The journalists interviewed agree that media outlets in both countries generally do little or nothing to protect their employees. Mexican and Honduras journalists’ poor labour conditions and weak trade unions are almost as big a threat as violent attacks. Corrupt and unethical practice promote corruption among journalists in the two countries. Networking between journalists represents a realistic down-to-earth experience. One finding was that the quality of the journalism was the best way to get support from the public in the demand for safety mechanisms. They learn that they cannot rely on help from outside their journalistic community. Seven findings are discussed in detail. Two relate to state and NGO actors, and five relate to self-protection and networking. The book is well researched and written with a burning heart for journalism. It has a broad approach with advice and suggestions how to deal with a serious global problem. It´s a must read for everyone concerned with security for journalists – in press organisations, journalism education and in the academic community more generally.