Secondary Traumatic Stress in the Courtroom: Suggestions for Preventing Vicarious Trauma Resulting from Child Sexual Abuse Imagery. (6th June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Polak, Shely; Bailey, Rebecca; Bailey, Elizabeth
• Is Part Of: Juvenile & family court journal. Volume 70:Number 2(2019)
• Page Start: 69
• Page End: 75
• Publication Date: 2019-06-06
• Subjects: Courtroom and stress -- Child Sexual Abuse Image (CSAI) -- Child Sexual Abuse Imagery and secondary traumatic stress -- Secondary traumatic stress -- Courtroom related trauma -- Child pornography and traumatic stress -- Child pornography and secondary traumatic stress; Juvenile justice, Administration of -- United States -- Periodicals; Juvenile courts -- United States -- Periodicals; Domestic relations courts -- United States -- Periodicals; 346.015
• DOI: 10.1111/jfcj.12137
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-7109

Abstract

Abstract: The internet and social media have added to an increase in sexual imagery. As a result, law enforcement, judicial officers and court ordered counselors will be exposed to an increase of images. While not every individual will experience post‐traumatic stress symptoms, it is anticipated there is risk for impact. The impact of viewing images can include an increase in vicarious trauma symptoms, burnout, and a possible decrease in impartiality. This paper offers suggestions for self‐care in the services of preventing collateral damage.