Psychological harm caused by systemic practices, policies, or cultures within organizations that can retraumatize vulnerable individuals seeking services.
Example: Mental health facilities with coercive practices, schools with punitive discipline policies, or healthcare systems that ignore patient dignity, causing additional trauma to those seeking help.
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