Traumatology An International Journal · 2008 · 155 citations · 22 references
Social SciencesCriminologyPsychologyForensic PsychologyPolicingVictimologyChild AbuseChild Exploitation OnlineChild MaltreatmentChild Sexual AbuseIncident InvestigationPolice PsychologyChild Online ExploitationChild Sexual Abuse InvestigationCritical Incident TechniqueEmotional Impact On VictimsInvestigations Of Abuse AllegationsMounted Police UnitsOnline Child Exploitation InvestigationSecondary Traumatic Stress Symptoms
Work on Internet child exploitation (ICE) teams require individuals to perform a number of investiga- tive tasks, including viewing graphic images and videos of young children being sexually assaulted and tortured, to identify victims and locate perpetrators. Individuals involved in this work may be at higher risk for experiencing secondary traumatic stress because of the graphic images and sounds to which they are exposed. The impact of ICE investigations and what helps and hinders coping with the work was explored using the Critical Incident Technique with 14 members of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police integrated ICE team. Results suggest that there are a number of organizational and personal strategies that can assist those who work in this field to cope more effectively.
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