An aspect of mass media violence largely ignored in mass communication research and criminology is the effect news coverage has on victims of reported crimes. Few studies address the reaction of the social environment to the victims after a crime. “Secondary victimization” is defined as the victimization of the crime victim due to media coverage.
Secondary school teachers teach students in grades seven through twelve. Specializing in one subject area, such as English or math, these teachers work with five or more groups of students during the day. They lecture, direct discussions, and test students’ knowledge with exams, essays, and homework assignments. There are approximately 1.1 million secondary school teachers
Secondary trauma is the emotional spread of the effect of trauma symptoms as a result of close and extended contact with traumatized individuals. Generally, the traumatized person has close and extended contact with others, such as family members, friends, or mental health professionals. These individuals are at risk of experiencing psychological distress through direct exposure