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Prevalence of mental illness, substance use disorder, and dual diagnosis among adults in custody
This study found high rates of mental illness and substance use disorders in Australian prisons. Using multiple data sources provides more accurate prevalence estimates for better health service resourcing.
People v. L.M.
The court recognized adolescents are more likely to comply with authority, so careful judicial review is needed before accepting juvenile pleas.
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.
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.
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.
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.