Productivity

Checking our own pulse: Why we must not ignore stress and trauma inherent in victim-centered work

Checking our own pulse: Why we must not ignore stress and trauma inherent in victim-centered work

The recent murder of Lara Sobel, an employee of the Vermont Department for Children and Families, who was killed by a parent who had lost custody of her child, reminds us of the inherent risk associated with contentious custody battles. Unfortunately, fatal encounters involving estranged parents have occurred in Maryland, New York, Washington State, and…