President's Editorial "... Vicarious Trauma in Forensic Scientists ..." Is Now Available

We are pleased to announce that the Journal of Forensic Sciences (JFS) has published the President's Editorial submitted by AAFS President Joanna Collins. The Editorial, Introduction to JFS Special Section on Vicarious Trauma in Forensic Scientists, increases the awareness of the cumulative psychological toll of indirect trauma associated with the job and confirms that working in forensic sciences is inherently linked to the risk of VT/STS, from scene to lab to courtroom, regardless of the discipline.
You may view the article online HERE or download the file below.
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