When Survival is Criminalized: A Trauma-Informed Lens on Justice Involvement

When Survival is Criminalized: A Trauma-Informed Lens on Justice Involvement

When: July 1, 2027

Location: Live online

Host: Justice Clearinghouse

Delivery: online

Justice involvement rarely begins at the point of arrest. For some individuals, the pathway to criminalization is shaped by earlier experiences of trauma, emotional dysregulation, school difficulties, unmet mental health needs, substance use, systemic barriers, and behaviors developed in response to difficult circumstances. When Survival is Criminalized explores how trauma and survival-based responses can intersect with systems in ways that increase vulnerability to justice involvement. Using a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens, the webinar invites participants to look more