by Sarah Roberts
You may have seen the trigger warnings on articles posted at this blog, or on your Facebook newsfeed. Not sure what trigger warnings are?
Triggers warnings are an explicit statement that a following piece of media contains descriptions, language, or imagery that some may find disturbing, or ‘triggering’; i.e. likely to induce an extremely emotionally distressing response such as posttraumatic flashbacks, anxiety, or a strong urge to self-harm. They are a vitally important part of maintaining safe and inclusive spaces in our communities. They empower survivors to decide if and how they want to engage with material.
Trigger warning should be placed at the beginning of potentially triggering media. The usual format is the term “trigger warning” followed by a broad description of the triggering nature of the content. Avoid warnings with too much description because you don’t want the warning itself to be triggering. For example:…
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