Description: Guidelines on developing organisational strategies to support families of workers. Includes a handout/brochure for families with informaiton on Vicarious Trauma.
What's the evidence base for this resource: Guidelines based on current evidence and experience of the US Office for Victims of Crime Vicarious Trauma Toolkit.
Potential uses and limitations: Intended for practical use by organisations looking to establish or enhance support for families of staff in trauma related workplaces.
Where it comes from: Developed by the US Department of Justice's Vicarious Trauma Toolkit
The CPSU gratefully acknowledges the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime, for allowing us to reproduce. in whole, the Family Support Guidelines for a Vicarious Trauma-Informed Organization. This article was prepared by the Office for Victims of Crime.
Description: Detailed guidebook for starting a support group for family members of police. However as a set of guidelines, has wider potential applicability (e.g. Youth Justice workers, Corrections Officers).
What's the evidence base for this resource: The guidelines are based on case examples, the experiences of the project team, and consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Potential uses and limitations: Is very practical and detailed, going through a range of steps and considerations for establishing family support groups. May need some adaptation for an Australian context, and for settings other than police.
Where it comes from: International Association of Chiefs of Police. 2019. How to Start a Law Enforcement Family Support Group: Insights and Considerations. Washington, DC: Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.
How to start a support group for families