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The neuroscience of dissociative amnesia and repressed memory: Premature conclusions and unanswered questions
This article critically discusses existing neuroscientific studies on dissociative amnesia.
Are We All Post Traumatic Yet? A Critical Narrative Review of Trauma Among Arab Refugees
The article discusses how the Western concept of PTSD may not fully apply to Arab refugees experiencing prolonged sociopolitical violence.
State v. Young
The KS Supreme Court upheld consecutive life sentences. It found the defendant's childhood trauma and rehabilitation potential were not compelling enough for a reduced sentence.
Commonwealth v. Moore
The court reversed a domestic violence parole denial. It recognized abuse trauma may explain a victim's actions, requiring only some connection between the abuse and the offense.
State v. Brooks
The court found expert testimony on how trauma affects memory to be admissible. This testimony explained general trauma responses, not the victim's credibility.
State v. Moen
The court allowed child witnesses to testify remotely. This prevented the defendant's presence from causing trauma that would stop the children from speaking effectively.
The Impact of Trauma and How to Intervene: A Narrative Review of Psychotraumatology Over the Past 15 Years
Defining trauma is complex, with varying definitions across diagnostic manuals and everyday use. Researchers recommend further study to better define traumatic events in diverse contexts.
Genetic risk-dependent brain markers of resilience to childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma increases the risk of emotional disorders. Brain network function and genetics influence resilience, which is the ability to adapt to stress.
Implementation of Practices Deemed Trauma-Informed in Juvenile Court
Most youth in the juvenile justice system have experienced trauma, which can be worsened by court involvement. A trauma-informed approach aims to address past trauma and prevent re-traumatization through specific court practices.
State v. Kepner
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed convictions, ruling that expert testimony on eyewitness memory is admissible. Such experts can explain how investigative methods, repeated identifications, and and feedback affect memory and confidence.
The Science of Human Memory Versus the Federal Rules of Evidence
Legal rules for evidence overlook how memory contamination can lead to false recollections. Eyewitness memory often changes between a crime and trial, yet early, more reliable police interviews are often discounted.
Cohen v. Cohen
The court ruled that expert testimony on recovered memories needs scientific backing and relevance. It overturned a prior judgment because the expert's opinions lacked sufficient support.
The Impact of Trauma and PTSD on Social Functioning in Refugees and Asylum Seekers Post-Migration: Systematic Review
Displacement numbers are rising globally, with 117.3 million people displaced in 2023. This often leads to trauma, impacting mental health and hindering social integration in host communities.
Differential Item Functioning in Reports of Delinquent Behavior between Black and White Youth: Evidence of Measurement Bias in Self-Reports of Arrest in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study
Taylor v. Wexford Health Sources
A court allowed a prisoner's disability claims to proceed against officials who denied him addiction medication, citing potential violations of the ADA and Rehabilitation Act.