Compassion Fatigue: Cost of Caring for Law Enforcement Officers

Friday, Nov 8, 2024 • 12 pm to 1 pm

Virtual

Training Sessions

Abstract

Those who work in high-stress professions such as law enforcement and corrections, working to prevent crime, enact justice, or focus on rehabilitation are more likely to experience compassion fatigue. In such positions where empathy is so critical, professionals may feel less job satisfaction or ability to manage stress if self-care is neglected. People working in high acuity situations are often faced with safety issues that impact themselves and others. Compassion fatigue may impact perceptions of risk, decision-making, and ability to cope with intense stress on the job. Self-care is critical to their own protection and the safety of communities.

Objectives

  • Identify how compassion fatigue can influence decision-making and coping skills on the job.
  • Learn ways to self-reflect and be aware of compassion fatigue symptoms.
  • Develop skills to engage in self-care to prevent or alleviate compassion fatigue.

Accreditation

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

SOCIAL WORK

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

Psychologist (APA)

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

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