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State v. Martinez
The New Mexico Supreme Court adopted a new due process framework for eyewitness identifications, finding the federal Manson test inadequate. This new approach considers modern memory research to protect against unreliable identifications.
Affective Working Memory Capacity in Refugee Adolescents
Trauma-exposed adolescent refugees with PTSD showed poorer working memory when presented with trauma-related images, but not neutral ones. This suggests trauma can affect memory processing in specific contexts.
The perceptions of juvenile judges regarding adolescent development in evaluating juvenile competency
Research found that while judges acknowledge adolescent development influences juvenile behavior, most do not connect it to assessing a juvenile's competency to stand trial. This suggests a disconnect in judges' understanding.
Behavioral and Neural Signatures of Working Memory in Childhood
Working memory, a key cognitive ability, varies among individuals and changes throughout life. It is related to intelligence and academic skills, with brain systems playing a role in its development.
Post-Migration Factors and Mental Health Outcomes in Asylum-Seeking and Refugee Populations: a Systematic Review
Forcibly displaced people experience higher rates of mental health disorders, particularly PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Post-migration stressors like legal status and unemployment significantly impact their psychological well-being.
An Overview of Systematic Reviews on Mental Health Promotion, Prevention, and Treatment of Common Mental Disorders for Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Internally Displaced Persons
Reviews on mental health interventions for involuntary migrants often overlook internally displaced persons and children. They also focus more on PTSD treatment than on prevention or general mental health promotion.
Psychological Trauma and Access to Primary Healthcare for People from Refugee and Asylum-Seeker Backgrounds: a Mixed Methods Systematic Review
Refugees often face mental health challenges like PTSD due to pre and post-migration trauma. While primary care is crucial, it is unclear if psychological trauma directly impacts their access to these services.
Smith v. Aroostook County
The court ordered jail officials to provide prescribed buprenorphine, finding a likely disability discrimination violation and risk of harm from forced withdrawal for an incarcerated individual.
Mont v. United States
The Court ruled that time spent in pretrial detention counts toward supervised release terms. This decision impacts reentry planning for individuals with drug convictions.
Commonwealth v. Carrillo
The court vacated a manslaughter conviction, ruling that heroin distribution alone isn't "wanton or reckless" without proof the defendant knew an overdose was likely.
Childhood Adversity and Neural Development: a Systematic Review
Childhood adversity, like violence or neglect, profoundly impacts a child's brain development and overall well-being. These experiences can lead to lasting changes in emotional, cognitive, and social development.
Distinct and Similar Patterns of Emotional Development in Adolescents and Young Adults
Adolescents and young adults often struggle more than children and older adults to ignore social emotional cues. This study examines how reaction times vary when processing these cues across different age groups.
Hopkins v. State
The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld convictions for aggravated assault, DUI, and unlawful substance use. The court rejected the defendant's challenge to his mental state regarding the crimes.
Struve v. Struve
The court affirmed that petitioners failed to prove their father was a "vulnerable elder" under Iowa law. This meant the claims of exploitation in farmland deals could not proceed.
Marshall v. State
The court upheld a 21-year-old's 15-year burglary sentence. Protections for juveniles did not apply as he was an adult at the time of the offense and did not receive a life sentence.