“…Organizations that serve clients who have experienced traumatic victimization (e.g., intimate partner violence, and physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse) understand that the inherent nature of these experiences are often rooted in a sense of coercion, powerlessness, and a loss of control (Dutton & Goodman, 2005;Gershuny & Thayer, 1999;Najavits, Sonn, Walsh, & Weiss, 2004). As such, recognizing and addressing power imbalances between the organization/staff and client can help to lessen the likelihood of re-traumatization and foster a sense of safety and trust in the client.…”