Working with harmful language and content can affect us. Over the course of seeing or handling harmful materials, we can experience "vicarious trauma," also known as "secondary trauma," a state of distress that can be just as serious as primary traumatic experiences. As UTL collections have a large amount of disturbing or sensitive material, it is important to provide guidance on how to take care of ourselves, as well as our collections.
The audience for this guide includes staff, student workers, and anyone who may be in frequent contact with harmful materials.
If you have more questions about the content or this guide, please contact Devon Murphy at devon.murphy@austin.utexas.edu
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