Stress, Trauma, and Wellbeing in the Legal System

Stress and trauma have potential to affect the behavior and performance of victims, litigants, witnesses, judges, jurors, police, and attorneys; this in turn can impact the functioning of the legal system as a whole. Stress and trauma can also affect the individual on a more personal level, affecting their relationships, job satisfaction and overall health. On the other hand, contact with the legal system has potential to promote wellbeing for many individuals, such as victims who feel that justice was served and jurors and judges who feel they have helped preserve the integrity of the legal system. This book consolidates the theory and research concerning the impact that being involved with the legal system has on a variety of groups. It also discusses the lengths the legal system has gone to in order to protect these individuals, such as counseling for jurors after stressful trials, and allowing children to testify by closed circuit TV. Finally, after reviewing the literature and summarizing the existing research, each chapter points out where research is lacking. In all, the book provides an overview of how being involved in the legal system can affect various groups of people ranging from witnesses to attorneys to victims.

Affect (linguistics) · Criminology · Economic Justice · Political science · Stress (linguistics) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Law · Psychology · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies · Social Psychology · Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment · Administration of Justice · Psychological aspects · Stress (Psychology) · Therapeutic Jurisprudence · united states

• Trauma-Informed

  Open Access•Victoria A Knoche, Alicia Summers et al.•Journal of Child & Adolescent…•2018

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• Taking trauma seriously

  Open Access•Louise Ellison, Vanessa E Munro•The International Journal of…•2016

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• Understanding Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue in High-Conflict Divorce

  Open Access•Ann M Ordway, Ruth Ouzts Moore et al.•The Family Journal•2020

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• The Right to be Fairly Assessed

  Open Access•Agustín Barroilhet, Mónica Silva et al.•Higher Education Policy•2024

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• Exploring the emotional burdens and impact of medical negligence litigation on the plaintiff and medical practitioner

  Open Access•Mary-Elizabeth Tumelty•Legal Studies•2021

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• Bayesian persuasion in lawyer–client communication

  Open Access•Mehdi Ayouni, Tim Friehe et al.•International Review of Law and…•2024

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• Facing stress

  Open Access•Carey Marr, Conny W E M Quaedflieg et al.•Acta Psychologica•2021

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• Listening to battered women

  Lisa A Goodman, Deborah Epstein•Listening to Battered Women•2008

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• Changing Violent Men

  Russell Dobash, Russell P Dobash et al.•Changing Violent Men•2000

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• Reducing violence using community-based advocacy for women with abusive partners.

  Cris M Sullivan, Deborah Bybee et al.•Journal of Consulting and…•1999

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• In Their Own Words

  Edna Erez, Joanne Belknap•Violence and Victims•1998

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• Mandatory Arrest and Prosecution Policies for Domestic Violence

  Open Access•Linda G Mills•Criminal Justice and Behavior•1998

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• Killing Her Softly

  Linda G Mills•Harvard Law Review•1999

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• When “Enough is Enough”

  Open Access•Karla Fischer, Mary Rose•Crime & Delinquency•1995

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• A call for a social network-oriented approach to services for survivors of intimate partner violence.

  Lisa A Goodman, Katya Fels Smyth•Psychology of Violence•2011

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• The Tactical Topography of Stalking Victimization and Management

  Open Access•Brian H Spitzberg•Trauma Violence & Abuse•2002

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• Protective Orders

  Open Access•Tk Logan, T K Logan et al.•Trauma Violence & Abuse•2006

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• When Crises Collide

  Open Access•Lisa A Goodman, Katya Fels Smyth et al.•Trauma Violence & Abuse•2009

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• Supporting Battered Women Involved with the Court System

  Open Access•Margret E Bell, Lisa A Goodman•Violence Against Women•2001

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• Considering the Interplay of Cultural Context and Service Provision in Intimate Partner Violence

  Open Access•Rachel E Latta, Lisa A Goodman•Violence Against Women•2005

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• Protective Orders in Rural and Urban Areas

  Open Access•Tk Logan, T K Logan et al.•Violence Against Women•2005

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• When Ending the Relationship Does Not End the Violence

  Open Access•Ruth E Fleury‐steiner, Ruth E Fleury et al.•Violence Against Women•2000

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• A Summary of Personal Protection Order Statutes in the United States

  Open Access•Christina Dejong, Amanda Burgess-Proctor et al.•Violence Against Women•2005

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• Why Doesn't She Just Leave?”

  Open Access•Michael Anderson, Michael A Anderson et al.•Journal of Family Violence•2003

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• Intimate Partner Violence as a Risk Factor for Mental Disorders

  Open Access•Jacqueline M Golding•Journal of Family Violence•1999

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• Protection, Prevention, Rehabilitation or Justice? Women's Use of the Law to Challenge Domestic Violence

  Open Access•Ruth Lewis, Russell P Dobash et al.•International Review of Victimology•2000

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• Battered Women in the Courtroom

  Saundra D Westervelt, James Ptacek•Contemporary Sociology A Journal…•2000

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• Protection Orders and Intimate Partner Violence

  Judith Mcfarlane, Ann Malecha et al.•American Journal of Public Health•2004

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• The Specific Deterrent Effects of Arrest for Domestic Assault

  Lawrence W Sherman, Richard A Berk•American Sociological Review•1984

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• The mental health of mothers in and after violent and controlling unions

  Open Access•Kate S Adkins, Claire M Kamp Dush et al.•Social Science Research•2010

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