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Training and technical assistance

The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit

The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit (VTT) was developed on the premise that exposure to the traumatic experiences of other people—known as vicarious trauma—is an inevitable occupational challenge for the fields of victim services, emergency medical services, fire services, law enforcement, and other allied professionals; however, organizations can mitigate the potentially negative effects of trauma exposure by becoming vicarious trauma-informed.

Reaching and Supporting Male Survivors of Violence

The Healing Justice Alliance recently released the first in a series of briefs on Reaching out to Male Survivors of Violence. Based on the work of experts in the field, this brief offers best practices for reaching and serving male victims of crime.

Tools and Trainings Available from the National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center

Tools and Trainings Available from the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center

The National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center provides communities with access to evidence-based information and the necessary resources to effectively prepare for and respond to mass violence incidents.

Established in October 2017, the center seeks to improve victim and mental health services through training, technical assistance, and public policy development.

The center offers online...