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Vicarious Trauma

Victim services providers sometimes take on the trauma of the victims and survivors they serve. Whether an experience reminds us of traumatic events in our own past or stirs a deep-seated feeling of connection and compassion, it is hard not to have emotional responses to this work. Daily exposure to trauma can take its toll on well-being.  

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Vicarious Trauma Toolkit

This toolkit provides resources that organizations can use to create a supportive work environment that recognizes the toll vicarious trauma (when you feel the trauma of others) can take when you work with victims and survivors of crime. The kit includes videos, training presentations, factsheets, and other ready-to-use tools.

Source: OVC
Link: Vicarious Trauma Toolkit

Consider taking a companion with you when communicating with law enforcement. Ask a family member, friend, or partner to be with you during these discussions. Some police departments have trained advocates who may also be able to support you.

Peer Support

This factsheet provides an overview of vicarious trauma that victim service providers can use to raise awareness and provide support for peers. 
Source: OVC
Link: Peer Support

Child Abuse

FY 2023 ITVERP Report Exhibit 4: Average Time Paid Claims in This Reporting Period Spent in Each Step of the Claims Process

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FY 2023 ITVERP Report Exhibit 8: Estimated Future Liability Chart

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Child Sex Abuse

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Domestic Violence

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Elder Abuse

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Human Trafficking

FY 2023 ITVERP Report Exhibit 7: Reimbursements Paid by Expense Category Chart

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MMIP

FY 2023 ITVERP Report Exhibit 2: Status of All ITVERP Claims, October 2006-September 2023 Chart

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Sexual Assault

FY 2023 ITVERP Report Exhibit 5: Average Time Denied Claims Spent in Each Step of the Claims Process Chart

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Grant Navigation

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Victim-Service Advocacy

FY 2023 ITVERP Report Exhibit 2: Status of All ITVERP Claims, October 2006-September 2023 Chart

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Trauma Informed Care

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Program Documentation

FY 2023 ITVERP Report Exhibit 2: Status of All ITVERP Claims, October 2006-September 2023 Chart

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Traditional Healing

FY 2023 ITVERP Report Exhibit 8: Estimated Future Liability Chart

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Workforce Development

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Partnership Development

FY 2023 ITVERP Report Exhibit 7: Reimbursements Paid by Expense Category Chart

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Finding Funding

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Short-Term Planning

FY 2023 ITVERP Report Exhibit 2: Status of All ITVERP Claims, October 2006-September 2023 Chart

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Long-Term Planning

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Assessment and Evaluation

FY 2023 ITVERP Report Exhibit 5: Average Time Denied Claims Spent in Each Step of the Claims Process Chart

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