This session offers a practical exploration of trauma-informed forensic evaluation, highlighting how trauma can shape responses during legal assessments. Attendees will learn to apply trauma-sensitive strategies, such as fostering safety, using respectful questioning, and practicing cultural humility, to improve accuracy and fairness. Ethical concerns, including confidentiality and bias, will be addressed to support compassionate, effective evaluations.

Educational Objectives

• Explain how trauma affects individuals' behaviors and responses during forensic evaluations
• Apply trauma-informed principles to forensic evaluation practices
• Identify ethical and legal considerations in trauma-informed forensic evaluations

Level:Intermediate