NADCP: Mitigating Trauma in the Courthouse by Understanding Changes to the Brain

Mar 11 2021

Substance use and trauma change brain architecture, leading to frustrating or unexpected behaviors. This session will discuss structural changes commonly found in the brains of people struggling with substance misuse and trauma, which will help us understand some of our participants’ frustrating behaviors.

At the end of this sessions, attendees will:

  • Learn practical suggestions for making your courthouses more welcoming, including environment, language, and rules reduction.
  • Learn how trauma and substance misuse change are potential barriers to case plan progress.

Realize participants’ repeated return to use and trauma responses.

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