Ms Burke, who has worked in sexual assault, family and domestic violence for 18 years, co-pioneered the introduction of a unique
Vicarious Trauma Management Program at Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia 11 years ago.
She says organisations can effectively manage
vicarious trauma, and mitigate its risk, through a robust multi-pronged
management program with strategies including education, risk reduction processes, monitoring processes, early intervention and proactive symptom responses.