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Evidence of Secondary Traumatic Stress, Safety Concerns, and Burnout Among a Homogeneous Group of Judges in a Single Jurisdiction

Mr. Chamberlain is a doctoral candidate, Interdisciplinary Social Psychology PhD Program, and a research assistant, Grant Sawyer Center for Justice Studies, and Dr. Miller is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Social Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, NV. Address correspondence to: Jared Chamberlain, Grant Sawyer Center for Justice Studies, Mailstop 313, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557. E-mail: jchamberlain7{at}gmail.com

Active judges are likely to face numerous work-related experiences (e.g., traumatic cases) that affect performance of their occupational duties. Three occupational experiences (secondary traumatic stress [STS], safety concerns, and burnout) are outlined and applied to the judiciary. Results from nine case study interviews conducted in a single jurisdiction among a homogeneous cohort suggest that judges are at risk of having these experiences. Although no judge demonstrated extreme symptoms, all had low levels of symptoms associated with STS, safety concerns, and/or burnout. Several recommendations are proposed to prevent or minimize these occupational experiences. Recognizing and addressing the problem are essential for the protection of our nation's judges and the integrity of our judicial system.