Moral Injury on the Frontline

Moral Injury on the Frontline provides practitioners, students and leaders with an accessible introduction to moral injury in the workplace, drawing on global research and the wisdom of experienced professionals from social work, health, journalism, criminal justice and the military who share their reflections on moral injury and moral repair.This book provides a resource to support practitioners in developing a rigorous, informed understanding of the moral challenges and complexities of working in frontline service. In contrast to surface level wellbeing approaches, the book encourages deep learning and reflection, inviting practitioners to cultivate knowledge and wisdom which will support them to remain as well as possible while working in contexts of ethical and moral complexity. The author guides the reader through a reflective process of constructing a proactive personalised approach to their professional moral wellbeing. Supplemented with case studies and practical examples to illustrate learning points and increase accessibility, the author shares a step-by-step guide to building a sustainable career within a morally complex profession and context.This is the first guidebook on moral injury aimed at students, practitioners, and leaders, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject and an action plan for self and other care.