Secondary Traumatic Stress: A Fact Sheet for Organizations Employing Community Violence Workers

• 2015

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This fact sheet explains secondary traumatic stress, which affects people who help others in violent situations. It describes how workers can feel stressed or upset after hearing about or seeing violence. The sheet offers tips for organizations to support their staff, like providing training and encouraging self-care. It also suggests creating a safe work environment and offering counseling services. By doing these things, organizations can help workers stay healthy while they do important jobs in the community.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Mental Health Services; Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Occupational Health; Psychological Trauma

Institutions: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

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