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There Is No One Here to Protect You: Trauma Among Children Fleeing Violence in Central America
Children fleeing violence in Central America arrive at the U.S. border with significant trauma. Many experience severe physical and psychological issues, yet U.S. policies often worsen their suffering.
Linn v. State
The Iowa Supreme Court reinstated a murder defendant's claim, finding that expert testimony on battered woman syndrome and trauma could be critical, and denying funds for such an expert was an abuse of discretion.
State v. Jenkins
The Nebraska Supreme Court found prolonged solitary confinement can worsen mental illness. However, the court did not consider it a mitigating factor because the defendant's misconduct caused the isolation.
Brief of the Promise of Justice Initiative and National Association for Public Defense as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that Mr. McKinney's death sentence relies on outdated understandings of PTSD and trauma. It asserts that his horrific childhood abuse and neglect were not adequately considered.
Brief of Amici Curiae Kenneth Wyniemko and the Innocence Project
The brief argues that showup identifications are inherently unreliable and often lead to wrongful convictions. It contends that the stationhouse showup of Mr. Sammons was unnecessarily suggestive and violated his rights.
Brief of Amici Curiae the Innocence Project, Inc. and the Midwest Innocence Project in Support of Appellant
This brief argues that eyewitness identification is often unreliable and can lead to wrongful convictions. It asks the Court to allow expert testimony on factors affecting eyewitness reliability.
Brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that Roderick White's Sixth Amendment right to confront witnesses was violated.
Brief for the American Psychological Association as Amicus Curiae Supporting Appellant
This brief argues that due process protections for eyewitness identification apply regardless of who created the suggestive circumstances. It asserts that the focus should remain on reliability to prevent miscarriages of justice.
Madison v. Alabama
The Supreme Court ruled that memory loss by itself does not prevent execution. The key question is whether a prisoner rationally understands the reason for their execution despite a mental disorder.
The Return of the Repressed: The Persistent and Problematic Claims of Long-Forgotten Trauma
The debate over repressed memories continues, with the term "dissociative amnesia" now often used as a substitute. Beliefs in repressed memories remain prevalent and carry significant risks in clinical and legal settings.
Anxiety, Depression, Impulsivity, and Brain Structure in Children and Adolescents
This article explores how anxiety, depression, and impulsivity relate to brain structure in children and adolescents. It aims to identify unique and shared brain differences linked to these continuous symptoms.
Around the World, Adolescence Is a Time of Heightened Sensation Seeking and Immature Self-regulation
Adolescent behavior is often explained by the "dual systems" model. This model suggests a developmental imbalance: a strong drive for sensation seeking combined with still-developing self-control.
Brain Development, Social Context, and Justice Policy
Teenagers' brains are still developing, impacting their decision-making. Their choices to engage in risky behavior, including crime, result from this immaturity interacting with their social environment.
Childhood Socioeconomic Status and Executive Function in Childhood and Beyond
Childhood socioeconomic status (SES) consistently predicts executive function (EF) performance from childhood to adulthood. The differences in EF abilities linked to childhood SES do not diminish with age.
Male Antisocial Behaviour in Adolescence and Beyond
This article reviews new research on male antisocial behavior, focusing on two types: life-course persistent (LCP) and adolescence-limited (AL). LCP behavior starts early and continues, while AL behavior begins and ends in adolescence.