Brevard County's new Special Victims Unit aims to reduce the psychological toll on victims of abuse and violence.
Louisiana judges are now required to undergo domestic violence training every two years. The training aims to educate judges on best practices for handling domestic violence cases and supporting ...
The Louisiana Supreme Court issued a new order Wednesday requiring all judges in the state to complete one hour of training every other year focused on domestic violence and trauma-informed court ...
When someone experiences sexual assault, every moment afterward matters. How a survivor is met—with compassion, understanding and care—can make a lasting difference in their healing process.
Note: This article discusses serious topics pertaining to trauma. Although some psychological wounds heal into scars on their own, others require careful tending. Each individual’s needs and ...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A new state law will require trauma-informed response training for law enforcement handling sexual assault cases. The law requires the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & ...
This post is the second of a series about dispelling trauma myths. (You can read the first one here.) As a phenomenon, trauma involves a collection of experiences and reactions rooted in our ...
The Louisiana Supreme Court has mandated an order, effective immediately, requiring all judges to undergo one hour of training every other year in domestic violence and trauma-informed courts. The ...