The Goal
The goal of a trauma-responsive, developmentally-informed court is to change the trajectory for children and families who have experienced trauma – "…improving the long-term health and well-being of children and families and disrupting intergenerational cycles of adversity."
(Shawn C. Marsh, Ph.D. and Carly B. Dierkhising, MA, Juvenile and Family Justice Today, Summer 2013)
CHANGING THE TRAJECTORY
Last Modified: February 12, 2024