Overview

The Trauma and Violence Division (TVD) aims to promote the minimisation of violence and psychological harm which may occur because of exposure to traumatic events. The TVD addresses this mission through the advancement and dissemination of scientific research that informs good preventative and ameliorative practice and the implementation of specific initiatives that addresses particular needs related to the prevention of violence or treatment of traumatic stress and related phenomena. The goals derived from this mission are to be achieved in cooperation with other PsySSA structures, other professional organisations, the general public, and governmental organisation.