Vicarious Trauma Toolkit

U.S. Department of Justice. 05/2017 This toolkit was developed on the premise that exposure to the traumatic experiences of other people-known as vicarious trauma-is an inevitable occupational challenge for the fields of victim services, emergency medical services, fire services, law enforcement, and other professionals. It includes tools and resources, tailored specifically to these fields, that provide the knowledge and skills necessary for organizations to address the vicarious trauma needs of their staff. (Text)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - January 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news