Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout Among Advocates Working with Trauma Exposed Clients

Author: Sidharth S S and V B Dharmarajan Karthikeyan

Published On: 2025-07-02

DOI: https://doi.org/10.70127/irjedt.vol.8.issue07.11

This study investigates a study on secondary traumatic stress and burnout among advocates working with trauma exposed clients. A total of 100 advocates selected from erode bar association will be analysed. The participants are advocates currently practicing. Two set of instruments comprising the secondary traumatic stress scale (stss), the sa-8 (charles r. Bride 2007). The maslach burnout inventory (mbi), 3rd edition, (christina maslach and susan e. Jackson 2016). Area of sampling is mostly in and around erode. The purpose of this study is to determine whether there will be any significant relationship between secondary traumatic stress and burnout in advocates. The study found that advocates experience significant levels of secondary traumatic stress and burnout, which negatively impact their mental health. Higher sts levels were associated with increased burnout.

KEY WORDS: Advocates, Law, Secondary Traumatic Stress & Burnout.