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Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center: Vicarious Trauma

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Anyone working or volunteering in a field with continuous exposure to victims of trauma and violence can be impacted by vicarious trauma. Learn more about the impact of vicarious trauma on individuals and on organizations, as well as resources designed to help you identify and address vicarious trauma proactively from the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center.

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