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Culture, Trauma, and Memory in Investigative Interviews
This article examines how cultural differences and trauma affect memory, disclosure, and communication in cross-cultural investigative interviews. It offers guidance for interviewers, aiming to improve rapport-based interviewing.
Developing a strong sense of coherence as a pathway beyond intergenerational trauma: Narratives of adult children of Vietnamese boat refugees
This study found that adult children of Vietnamese boat refugees can recover from intergenerational trauma. They achieve this through culturally responsive care, finding meaning in their past, and separating from unhealthy family patterns.
People v. Evans
The court reversed a 90-year juvenile sentence. The judge did not properly consider evidence of childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, and youth brain development as required by state law.
Brief of Amicus Curiae Seattle Chapter National Lawyers Guild
This brief argues that forcing Ms. Kim to choose between a men's prison general population and solitary confinement violates her human rights. It asserts neither option meets minimum standards for dignified treatment.
The relationship between childhood trauma, personality, and subjective well-being in early and late adolescence: a network analysis
Childhood trauma significantly predicts lower subjective well-being in adolescents. Trauma hinders positive personality development and fosters negative traits, which in turn reduces well-being.
Impact of Intergenerational Trauma on Second-Generation Descendants: A Systematic Review
Traumatic experiences, from war to natural disasters, can have lasting psychological and physiological effects. These impacts often extend beyond direct survivors, affecting subsequent generations through intergenerational trauma.
Cintron v. Bibeault
The court found prison officials may violate the Eighth Amendment by keeping an inmate in solitary confinement despite declining health, citing research on isolation's harms.
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.
Brief of Amici Curiae Social Science Researchers in Opposition to Defendants-Appellants’ Petition for Rehearing En Banc, Community Legal Services
This brief argues that unaccompanied migrant children are highly vulnerable and require legal representation. Eliminating funding for these services would inflict severe, lasting harm, which goes against public interest.
Brief of Amici Curiae Dr. Jack L. Turban and Dr. Lisa R. Fortuna in Support of Respondents
The brief argues that conversion efforts harm children, as supported by extensive peer-reviewed literature. Colorado's law appropriately bans these efforts while allowing explorative therapy and protecting religious freedom.
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.