Criminal justice workers and others in helping professions are at higher risk for compassion fatigue. Which of the following scenarios might trigger such a response?

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a police officer working with victims of domestic abuse and other serious trauma on a daily basis

a police officer working with victims of domestic abuse and other serious trauma on a daily basis

a correctional officer being responsible for writing 10 case reports by the end of the month

a correctional officer being responsible for writing 10 case reports by the end of the month

a community corrections worker helping a client create a resume and apply for jobs

a community corrections worker helping a client create a resume and apply for jobs

a prison nurse being required to work on supply orders on Friday afternoons

1 answer

The scenario that is most likely to trigger compassion fatigue is:

a police officer working with victims of domestic abuse and other serious trauma on a daily basis.

This scenario involves frequent exposure to the emotional pain and suffering of victims, which can lead to compassion fatigue over time. The other scenarios, while they may involve some level of stress, do not typically involve the same depth of emotional engagement with trauma as working with victims of serious abuse does.