Building a Framework

Regehr, Cheryl; Bober, Ted

doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195165029.003.0003

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“…Employee assistance programmes are more universally available but are viewed as either too general in their orientation (such as general stress management) or inadequately supported (such as covering only a small portion of the cost). In addition, in both policing and legal professions there is a continuing sense that admitting to the need to use such services may result in negative outcomes, such as that the individual does not possess the strength of character to manage the job (Brady, 2017; Regehr and Bober, 2005). As a result, criminal justice professionals may only formally admit to being impacted by the exposure when they have reached a point that they need to quit or be reassigned.…”

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confidence: 99%

Organizational support for the potentially traumatic impact of video evidence of violent crime in the criminal justice system: ‘We’re almost making more victims’

Birze

Regehr

Regehr³

2022

International Review of Victimology

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As graphic video evidence becomes a standard element in the investigation and prosecution of violent crime, criminal justice organizations must consider and address exposure to and impact of this potentially traumatizing workplace material for criminal justice professionals. Using a discovery-oriented qualitative design and a long-interview method of data collection, this study explores organizational responses to the exposure of criminal justice professionals to a growing volume of video evidence of violent crime. Repeated exposure to high-quality video evidence has the effect of placing criminal justice professionals in the midst of traumatic events, resulting in responses that are akin to trauma contagion. However, organizational awareness and the acceptance of trauma and support systems have not kept pace with the exponential rise in exposure, often being deployed when the person is no longer able to continue in their role. As a result, affected individuals may over-rely on equally affected colleagues for support, intensifying the cycle of trauma contagion. Organizational responses to reduce trauma contagion and the psychological burden on professionals working with video evidence of violent crime should occur at three levels: prevention through moderating exposure; preparation through creating a culture of awareness and acceptance; and intervention through systematic and formal supports.

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confidence: 99%

Organizational support for the potentially traumatic impact of video evidence of violent crime in the criminal justice system: ‘We’re almost making more victims’

Birze

Regehr

Regehr³

2022

International Review of Victimology

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“…Our research revealed the value of a systems theory approach for exploring individuals' adverse experiences and reactions [26]. It explores how system levels affect an individual and vice versa over a lifetime.…”

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“…It explores how system levels affect an individual and vice versa over a lifetime. This approach can inform appropriate interventions and policies across systems to suggest the level(s) at which these policies and interventions might be most beneficially directed [25,26]. A fundamental consideration is the intricate relationships and interconnections between the individual and their environments over their lifetimes.…”

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Enhancing Emotional Resilience in the Face of Climate Change Adversity: A Systematic Literature Review

2022

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Australians have experienced repetitive exposure to climate change adversity (either in-person or through televised exposure from media and internet sources). As these events become more prevalent and severe, developing, and implementing strategies to enhance emotional resilience at individual, community, and government levels is beneficial. This literature review examines one way of addressing this issue: enhancement of societal emotional resilience capabilities that can minimize negative impacts of climate change adversity upon emotional wellbeing. The study also offers an initial exploration of climate change adversity and emotional resilience. A systematic literature review identified key research themes. Subsequent findings identified policy and framework recommendations aimed at supporting emotional resilience in communities. Such strategies should focus on community preparedness through needs-based assessments and community engagement, fostering knowledge-building pathways and ongoing collaboration among system levels to address a diversity of community needs. These systematic approaches would ensure the accessibility and appropriateness of relevant supports by establishing frameworks that are regularly monitored, evaluated, and promoted.

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“…The systems in which they function—our clinics, hospitals, trauma-response teams, and others—are also highly influential. One of the top predictors of compassion fatigue, for example, is the amount of time these systems required clinicians to be exposed to trauma (Regehr & Bober, 2005). These systems need to be held accountable, too, for the well-being of their employees.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…By discovering the protective factors of compassion fatigue, practitioners can create proactive interventions that prevent the onset of compassion fatigue in mental health professionals. Ergo, compassion fatigue interventions should focus on advocacy for safer working conditions alongside personal responsibility in following one’s own advice (Price et al, 2021; Regehr & Bober, 2005).…”

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Examining the relationship between self-care and compassion fatigue in mental health professionals: A critical review.

Rivera-Kloeppel¹,

Mendenhall²

2023

Traumatology

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Mental health providers represent one of the highest risk groups in health care for compassion fatigue. As we work to understand how self-care can be adapted, used, and practiced effectively by counselors, psychologists, family therapists, and other like-minded healers, it is important that we improve the quality, complexity, and sophistication of the scholarship we conduct. This critical review examines 9 articles published between 2005 and 2019. Selection criteria included the following: (a) studies were empirical/peer-reviewed, (b) samples engaged were composed of mental health professionals, and (c) investigative foci targeted the relationship(s) between self-care and compassion fatigue. Analysis revealed a lack of cohesive theory, limited sample designs, inconsistent measurement, underpowered analyses, and disorganized results. Implications for supportive clinical and policy practices, alongside responsive calls for future scholars, are put forth in conclusion.

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Building a Framework

Cited by 3 publications

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Organizational support for the potentially traumatic impact of video evidence of violent crime in the criminal justice system: ‘We’re almost making more victims’

Organizational support for the potentially traumatic impact of video evidence of violent crime in the criminal justice system: ‘We’re almost making more victims’

Enhancing Emotional Resilience in the Face of Climate Change Adversity: A Systematic Literature Review

Examining the relationship between self-care and compassion fatigue in mental health professionals: A critical review.

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