Jennifer Freyd - Institutional Courage

Jennifer Freyd, a Professor Emerit of Psychology, introduces the Center for Institutional Courage, founded in 2020 to address institutional betrayal. She explains the negative impacts of betrayal, including severe consequences like suicide. The Center aims to foster institutional courage, encouraging systems to change and reduce harm. Key strategies include cherishing whistleblowers and rewarding their actions to prevent issues early. The Center conducts research and educates on these topics, aiming to discover more ways to enhance institutional courage.

What are some steps institutions can take to reduce institutional betrayal?

How can institutions change their response to whistleblowers according to Jennifer Freyd?