Since 2015, Bethany has focused on explaining the methodology of attack journalism and how we might combat it. In the conclusion “What’s to be Done” of Journalism and Celebrity (2020) she argues necessary changes to codes of conduct beginning with IPSO in the UK.

In Journalism and Crime (2023), Bethany focused on the ethical parameters of those producing “journalistic crime content” across news media platforms, podcasts, documentaries and social media sites. She proposes a 10-point code of practice and “kite-mark” for ethical producers.