The Hidden Cost of Silence – Bullying, Court Reporting, and the Damage No Policy Acknowledges

Court reporting demands silence, precision, and emotional control. But when bullying enters the workplace, the damage does not stay professional. It becomes biological. Chronic targeting alters sleep, memory, immunity, and emotional regulation. Too often, institutions remove the injured reporter instead of the harmful behavior. The result is a quiet health crisis inside a profession built on endurance.

Bullies in Court Reporting – The Personal, Systemic, and Cultural Forces Pushing Stenographers to the Brink

Bullying in court reporting isn’t just personal — it’s systemic and cultural. Agencies, attorneys, and association leaders exploit fear, favoritism, and humiliation while hiding behind “industry standards.” Calling out unethical conduct is not bullying. The real bully rallies a crowd to silence a lone voice. It’s time to treat bullying as a medical crisis, not a leadership style.