Supporting Justice: How Trauma Awareness Transforms Trial Consulting

Supporting Justice: How Trauma Awareness Transforms Trial Consulting

When: August 31, 2027

Location: Live online

Host: Justice Clearinghouse

Delivery: online

Trauma shapes memory, perception, communication, and decision-making—yet these impacts often go unrecognized in courtroom settings. This webinar explores how trauma awareness can strengthen trial consultants’ work by improving witness preparation, enhancing jurors’ understanding, and supporting more accurate case assessments. Participants will learn how trauma affects attention, recall, and emotional regulation, and how these factors influence testimony, credibility judgments, and courtroom behavior. Through a trauma-informed lens, the session highlights practical strategies that promote