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What is Secondary Traumatic Stress Compassion Fatigue?
“Secondary traumatic stress, also known as vicarious trauma or compassion fatigue, is a condition that mimics post-traumatic stress disorder. It is caused by being indirectly exposed to someone else’s trauma.” – Understanding Secondary Trauma: A Guide for Lawyers Working with Child Victims.

If you or a colleague you know are suffering from compassion fatigue, stress, or secondary trauma, please seek appropriate help.

Here are a couple of articles that give understanding on secondary trauma, includes signs of traumatic stress, and what can be done to mitigate the effects compassion fatigue.

Understanding Secondary Trauma: A Guide for Lawyers Working with Child Victims
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Judges and secondary traumatic stress: What to do about it
Judges also face stress outside of the courtroom. Because a judge’s job is a public position and he or she is held at an elevated status, the judge has to remain neutral and professional at all times, which could lead to isolation and less personal support from colleagues.
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Sometimes, asking for help is the bravest thing you can do.
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