Vicarious Trauma and the Reentry Workforce: The Power, Impact, and Challenges of Empathy
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This webinar is designed to help reentry employment opportunities (REO) grant staff recognize and understand the emotional impact of working individuals impacted by the justice system and provide tools to manage the impact of vicarious trauma on their work and well-being.
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Andrea Bizzell, Workforce Analyst, Division of Youth Services, Reentry Employment Opportunities
Robin Gwathney, Program Manager, Manhattan Strategy Group, LLC
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Heidi Cooper Comenetz, PhD, Consultant
The session offers practical tips for managing this stress, both for individuals and organizations, and highlights the importance of creating a supportive workplace. Topics include the differences between trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and vicarious trauma, and how these affect people in this line of work. This session is designed to help reentry professionals stay healthy and continue providing effective support to those they work with.
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