Leading with Understanding: The Judge’s Role in Trauma-Informed Treatment Courts

This session explores how Judges in treatment courts often work with participants who have experienced trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges. JSI Associate Judge Gayle Williams-Byers will explore how a trauma-informed approach can improve judicial interactions, foster trust, and enhance participant outcomes.

During this session, attendees will: 

1. Understand the principles of trauma-informed judicial leadership.
2. Learn how to integrate trauma-responsive practices into courtroom interactions.
3. Explore case studies of successful trauma-informed judicial engagement