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Helping Traumatized Children: Tips for Judges
A majority of children involved in the juvenile justice system have a history of trauma. Children and adolescents who come into the court system frequently have experienced not only chronic abuse and
neglect, but also exposure to substance abuse, domestic violence, and community violence.
The psychological, emotional, and behavioral consequences of these experiences can be profound, but may go unrecognized if judges and related personnel do not delve more deeply into the backgrounds of children and adolescents who come before the court. By understanding the impact of trauma on children’s development, beliefs, and behaviors, judges can become more effective in addressing the unique needs and challenges of traumatized children and adolescents involved in the juvenile and family court system.
neglect, but also exposure to substance abuse, domestic violence, and community violence.
The psychological, emotional, and behavioral consequences of these experiences can be profound, but may go unrecognized if judges and related personnel do not delve more deeply into the backgrounds of children and adolescents who come before the court. By understanding the impact of trauma on children’s development, beliefs, and behaviors, judges can become more effective in addressing the unique needs and challenges of traumatized children and adolescents involved in the juvenile and family court system.
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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
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