Self-Care for Advocates
This Facebook group provides a safe, feminist space for anti-violence advocates to support each other by sharing self-care strategies.
OVC’s Vicarious Trauma Toolkit
Resources that provide the knowledge and skills necessary for organizations to address the vicarious trauma needs of their staff.
Vicarious trauma of those who work in the sexual assault field
This paper is about vicarious trauma, a normal response to repeated exposure and empathetic engagement with traumatic material.
Trauma workers share their thoughts on staying well while caring for those in crisis
In this issue of Reunion, we direct our focus to this community of individuals who have dedicated themselves to being of service to others.
Secondary Traumatic Stress
Resources on Secondary Traumatic Stress developed by the NCTSN.
Trauma Stewardship
This book is written for anyone who is doing work with an intention to make the world more sustainable and hopeful…
The Psychophysiology of Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma
Therapists suffer from an excess of empathy for their clients, and then they present strategies for dealing with burnout and stress.
Setting Boundaries in Client Advocacy
Created by the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence, this wheel depicts the major components which engender empowerment through advocacy.
Resources for Remote Advocacy
This training provides specific tips to improve communication and convey empathy during remote advocacy and includes a resource library for additional learning related to doing advocacy remotely.
Tech-based Tools for Providers
Resources for domestic violence programs, sexual assault programs, and victim service agencies that offer support for survivors.