Acknowledgement of country
We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the many lands on which we live, work and learn. We pay our respects to the First Nations Peoples and their Elders, past present and future.
Welcome to the Worker Safety and Wellbeing module for the Common Risk and Safety Framework (CRASF).
In this module, you will learn more about working with people who have experienced or may be experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV) and what steps you and your organisation can take to maximise everyone’s safety.
This module should take approximately 90 minutes to complete.
There is a short quiz at the end of this module and when you have answered all questions correctly, you will receive a completion certificate. You will have unlimited time to complete the quiz and unlimited attempts.
Helpful Tools
Throughout the Module, you will see a toolbox icon, which will take you to the CRASF tool, a relevant CRASF Factsheet or website with important information.
Reflection Activities
You will also see a reflection icon when there are suggested activities for you to reflect on the information provided so far.
You can go back and review this content as many times as you wish before completing the quiz.
Course References
Ashley-Binge, S., & Cousins, C. (2020). Individual and Organisational Practices Addressing Social Workers’ Experiences of Vicarious Trauma. Practice, 32(3), 191–207. https://doi.org/10.1080/09503153.2019.1620201
Bell, H., Kulkarni, S., & Dalton, L. (2003). Organizational Prevention of Vicarious Trauma. Families in Society, 84(4), 463–470. https://doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.131
Figley, C. R. (2002). Compassion fatigue: Psychotherapists’ chronic lack of self care. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 58(11), 1433–1441. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.10090
Jenkins, S. R., Mitchell, J. L., Baird, S., Whitfield, S. R., & Meyer, H. L. (2011). The Counselor’s Trauma as Counseling Motivation: Vulnerability or Stress Inoculation? Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 26(12), 2392–2412. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260510383020
McCann, L., & Pearlman, L. A. (1990). Vicarious traumatization: A framework for understanding the psychological effects of working with victims. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 3(1), 131–149. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.2490030110
Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022. (2022). https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/codes-of-practice/managing-the-risk-of-psychosocial-hazards-at-work-code-of-practice-2022