Enduring the Unseen - Vicarious Trauma
June 24 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CT
Child abduction cases often expose investigators to the most disturbing aspects of human behavior. Repeated exposure to sexual exploitation, abuse, and victimization does not end when the case file is closed; it accumulates and can have lasting effects on those assigned to these investigations.
This webinar is presented by an instructor who is a PhD researcher, a retired law enforcement investigator, and the current chair of a community college criminal justice department. Join him as he examines original research on vicarious sexual trauma among officers who investigate sex crimes, including documented psychological, emotional, and behavioral impacts. Explore how to apply evidence-based resilience strategies to support personal well-being, peer support, and trauma-informed leadership within investigative units.