Vicarious trauma and occupational hazard for forensic mental health professionals

Authors

  • John Bradford McMaster University & St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
  • Gary Chaimowitz McMaster University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15173/ijrr.v3i1.4533

Keywords:

forensic mental health, vicarious trauma, forensic assessment, criminal justice, traumatic stress

Abstract

This editorial deals with vicarious trauma in the context of forensic mental health assessment and care.

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2020-12-01

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Bradford, J., & Chaimowitz, G. (2020). Vicarious trauma and occupational hazard for forensic mental health professionals. International Journal of Risk and Recovery, 3(1), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.15173/ijrr.v3i1.4533

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2020)

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