Exploring Self‐Rated Empathy Among Language Interpreters Before and After a Simulated Task Interpreting for Police

Interpreting emotionally charged material in simulated police interviews significantly heightens interpreters' affective empathy. Whereas this may support engagement, it also poses risks of emotional strain and vicarious trauma if sustained over time. These findings highlight the need for interpreter training to integrate emotional regulation strategies, and structured support systems. Future research should extend to professional interpreters and examine long-term effects of repeated exposure in real-world legal contexts.