In this episode of 'One in Ten,' host Teresa Huizar interviews Dr. Maddison North, an assistant professor at Middle Tennessee State University, about burnout and turnover among victim advocates. The conversation explores the causes and consequences of burnout, highlighting the chronic exposure to secondary trauma, high workload, and insufficient resources. Dr. North discusses the Job Demands Resource Model, organizational and supervisory support's role, and findings from her recent study on retention and burnout in victim advocacy. They delve into how work culture, team support, purpose, and organizational strategies can mitigate burnout and enhance employee well-being. 

Time Stamps 

00:00 Introduction to Victim Advocate Burnout 

01:28 Meet Dr. Maddison North 

03:26 Understanding Burnout 

04:51 Job Demands and Resources 

06:59 Burnout in Helping Professions 

08:11 Organizational and Supervisory Support 

13:39 Retention Themes 

22:49 Burnout Themes 

25:46 Strategies to Combat Burnout 

37:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

Resources

Lean On Me: The Role of Organizational and Supervisory Support in Understanding Work Outcomes in Victim Advocates. | Semantic Scholar

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