
THE SILENT COST
IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT OF SECONDARY TRAUMA IN EDUCATORS
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What is Secondary Traumatic Stress?
Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) is the emotional stress that results when an individual hears about or witnesses the first hand trauma of another person. It also includes the distress of trying to manage the significant changes in behaviour that usually occur in an individual that has experienced trauma.
THE SILENT COST
2025 REPORT
This report contains all the findings from the research as well as multi-level strategies and recommendations (for individuals, colleagues, school leaders, schools, Education Department, Government and Systems).
Authors

A word from Dr Adam Fraser…
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