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Home Administration Court Services Problem Solving Courts ADC Phase II Resources: Section 12
ADC Phase II Resources: Section 12
Trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Essential Components of Trauma-Informed Judicial Practice: What Every Judge Needs to Know About Trauma

           Topics:                          Trauma-informed approaches for judicial officers

           Description:                 Defines trauma and what it looks like, how it impacts someone in the court system, cites the ACE study, lists essential components of trauma informed judicial practice with examples on how to address an individual with a history of trauma, courtroom practices keeping in mind the impact it will have on a  victim of trauma,

           Resource Type:            Research Brief

           Length:                          12 pages

           Agency/Author:           Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

           Year Published:           2013

More Than Just PTSD: the Other Invisible Trauamatic Aftereffects of Combat

            Description:               " Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been called the 'invisible wounds of combat.' However, there are other invisible wounds of combat, and this presentation will discuss their effects on veterans and their social circles. Participants will learn about assessment instruments developed to assess such wounds and the treatments available to address and heal these injuries."

            Resource Type:          video

            Length:                        1 hour 11 minutes

            Agency/Author:          Justice for Vets; Brian Meyer, Ph.D., L.P.C.

The Urgency to Address Trauma in Our Treatment Courts: What It Means to Be Trauma-Informed

           Topics:                         Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care, Strategies for Creating a Trauma- Informed Organization

           Description:                 This document incorporates trauma informed strategies and how to incorporate this into treatment courts.

           Resource Type:            Fact Sheet

           Length:                          5 pages

           Agency/Author:           American University, School of Public Affairs, Justice Programs Office

           Year Published:           2012

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