The Need to be Trauma-informed in Sentencing

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Tuesday, 08 March 2022 / Published in Law, Procedural Justice
A judge who adopts the four key principles of procedural fairness is far more effective than a judge who relies on fear as a motivator.

Effective Judging: Trauma in the Courtroom

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Tuesday, 08 February 2022 / Published in Law, Procedural Justice
Written by Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) and Judge Kevin Burke (Ret.) There are cases where everyone in the courtroom knows that a litigant or witness has suffered a traumatic injury.