Dr. Mary Lodato:

They were fearful. There is probably something uncomfortable about us as a group and as a community. We are seen as "them over there". There is a view that there is something about the survivors, such as that they are unpredictable or that they might become angry or aggressive or express their pain and suffering. That is uncomfortable to confront, especially if someone is getting a nice salary for being in that position. There is also a power dynamic. Unfortunately, that is the reality. They did not feel comfortable with us.