Dr Michael Salter’s presentation that focused on ‘complexity’ in women’s health, safety and service provision. It explores the multiple meanings of ‘complex trauma’ and the implications for women’s wellbeing and safety from violence. Key themes include the link between abuse, trauma, and revictimisation, working with women with high and chronic needs, and managing vicarious trauma and burnout. The outcomes from this session include increased understanding of the traumatic impacts of abuse and violence on women’s health and safety, and current policy and practice challenges to collaborative responses to complex trauma.
