Community must manage trauma, too

Peace march following rape at Richmond High. Photo: Henderson Images, Creative Commons license

By: Heather Gilligan | November 25, 2009 – 6:00 am | Filed Under: Crime, Front

Victim Advocates Discuss Secondary Trauma

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A rape as brutal as the recent attack at Richmond High can affect more people than the victim and her family members.  Hearing the details of the crime, especially when details are repeated over and over again in news stories and on television, can extend the trauma throughout the community.

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  1. Chuck
    November 25, 2009 at 11:25 am

    Thank you for the thoughtful insight.