Trauma-informed approaches: How can we improve the evidence base on which to develop trauma-informed policy and practice throughout the justice system?
Background
Given the complex and interconnected nature of the justice system, there are several system-wide themes and issues that cut across jurisdictions and policy areas. We welcome innovative research that takes a holistic approach to improving understanding of what works to improve outcomes across the system.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Training the Trainers: Developing Training Materials to Support the Wellbeing of Criminal Justice Analytical Professionals
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Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Birmingham
Why might this be relevant?
The project directly addresses the question by developing training materials to support the wellbeing of criminal justice staff dealing with distressing material.
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Victims of crime, criminal justice and social exclusion
I will use my institutional and AHRC leave to complete a book project, 'Victims of Crime, Social Exclusion and Criminal Justice'. This book will be a socio-legal analysis of the rights of victims of crime in the UK crimi...
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Why might this be relevant?
Partially relevant as it focuses on victims of crime in the criminal justice system, but does not specifically address trauma-informed policy and practice.
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Psychological changes expected and experienced by victims who communicate with offenders
There is evidence that some victims of crime benefit from communication with offenders, at least some of the time, but little is known about how these benefits occur. Many have theorised about the mechanisms by which res...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Oxford
Why might this be relevant?
Partially relevant as it explores psychological changes in victims who communicate with offenders, but does not directly address trauma-informed policy and practice.