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Juvenile Confinement Exacerbates Adversity Burden: A Neurobiological Impetus for Decarceration
Current juvenile justice practices can cause further harm to youth already exposed to hardship. Confinement can negatively impact brain development and quality of life for young people.
PTSD and Trauma as Mitigating Factors in Sentencing in Capital Cases
PTSD can be used in criminal defense as a mitigating factor, especially during sentencing. Courts are often skeptical of PTSD claims, but defense teams should investigate severe trauma in clients facing the death penalty.
Improved Emotion Regulation Following a Trauma-Informed Cbt-Based Intervention Associates With Reduced Risk for Recidivism in Justice-Involved Emerging Adults
Justice-involved male youth experience high rates of trauma and mental illness, which often go untreated. Addressing these underlying mental health issues, particularly emotion regulation, could reduce re-incarceration risks.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Clinical and Translational Neuroscience From Cells to Circuits
PTSD symptoms include re-experiencing trauma, avoidance, negative emotions, and hyperarousal. Risk factors include genetics, prior trauma, and trauma type. Women have a higher prevalence than men.
Brief of Advocates for Child Victims of Domestic Violence as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that Mr. Andrus remains on death row due to a state court ignoring evidence of his severe childhood trauma. It contends this contradicts prior Supreme Court rulings and developmental psychology.
Amicus Curiae Brief for Children’s Defense Fund, et al., in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals failed to properly reconsider a death row inmate's case. It asserts the court ignored evidence of childhood trauma, which could have changed a juror's sentencing decision.
Brief of National Alliance on Mental Illness and National Association of Social Workers as Amici Curiae Supporting Petitioner
This brief argues the lower court wrongly dismissed evidence of Mr. Andrus's severe childhood trauma and mental illness. It asserts this powerful mitigating evidence could have changed a juror's view of his moral culpability.
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Patients Treated for Opioid Use Disorder: Findings From a 12-Month Cohort Study
This study found that 11% of opioid use disorder patients had PTSD, and nearly half reported past trauma. Those with PTSD were more often female and less likely to be employed or married.
A Case Report about the Interrelation of Trauma, Emotional and Behavioral Response and Severe Alcohol Use Disorder
This article describes a case study of a male client seeking treatment for anger, violent behavior, and alcohol use. It highlights links between trauma, anger suppression, and substance use, emphasizing culturally informed care.
MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study
MDMA-assisted therapy significantly reduced PTSD symptoms and functional impairment compared to placebo. It was generally well-tolerated, with more adverse events in the MDMA group.
Emotional Conflict and Trauma: The Recovery of Stolen Memory Using a Mixed-Methods Approach
This study investigates how the community of Portomarín, forcibly relocated in 1963, perceives its local heritage. It analyzes how heritage education can help residents manage their traumatic history and build identity.
Associations Between Memory Loss and Trauma in US Asylum Seekers: A Retrospective Review of Medico-Legal Affidavits
Asylum seekers often lack physical evidence for their claims, making credibility assessments based on their testimony crucial. This study explores how trauma affects memory and presentation of accounts among asylum seekers.
Asylum-Seeking Children in Shutdown: Neurobiological Models
Asylum-seeking children in Australian detention facilities have developed a shutdown state from trauma. They exhibit symptoms like refusing to eat, drink, or speak, becoming unresponsive to their families and surroundings.
People v. Bennett
The court vacated a juvenile life sentence, finding the defendant's childhood trauma, brain development, and rehabilitation progress weighed against a finding of permanent incorrigibility.
State v. Elzey
The court ruled that jurors evaluating battered spouse syndrome and PTSD must consider the defendant's complete abuse history. A new trial was ordered due to misleading jury instructions.