Interpreting in Situations of Sexual Violence and other Trauma (2008)

Interpreting in Situations of Sexual Violence and other Trauma

A handbook for community interpreters

There are three sections in this handbook: Section one provides information on the incidence and impact of sexual violence and other trauma. Section two provides suggestions for interpreters working with these issues in a variety of settings. Section three addresses the impact of this work on the interpreter, and offers suggestions as to how he or she may prevent and deal with secondary post traumatic stress.