(Si alikolatereremag-lelaar-) Changing minds. www.ChangingMindsN jOW.org What can juvenile and family courts do to respond to Rod Meola aerate Rohe Vole Neemtce areal e-toc) ee neeaaeh ne eatone ete ne ces cineh allanol ere acon ome ke matuacikeclesuicals Violence ehavior inve e intended r kill fe Bel rim ic ts) eR Roa acy Osler RoR ec Ware Nal} Pure aR ests Ova Ea Rela a-lelliay r) r) to cope with what has been experienced. Traumatic Event is an experience that causes physical, emotional, psychological distress, or harm. Adversity involves potentially traumatic e TVMeSUne hy II-being. that Cee G ed Resiliency is the capacity to thrive in the face of adversity. Challenging Behavior Types of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 4 Wu & Ml t sae) Physical Mental Illness. Incarcera On © 69 Pye oo (©) Nice) Moe meme Evens erle| LE ic ecerce net ete eo ce arate a caaaecote cl antec Fe laMiare Nie 0C-e-Mal"ag] ol“ elM NOl Mla lelgo io & ma o) eae id Kees eee or cence) CeCe ey Se) eee near foray ee 2 Prevalence Rates of Trauma Exposure by Trauma Type The Role of a Judge Judges are uniquely positioned to help youth, to promote healing, and to avoid re-traumatizing victimized youth. Judges can create a culture and community of healing. Judges should consider HOW DID YOU GET HERE AND HOW CAN | HELP? HOW CAN! LEAD A CULTURE AND COMMUNITY OF HEALING? Judges can promote ef Healing 2 2*2 eral poet atte lela d > eric a DEE) Judges can build a trauma-informed juvenile and family court Improve Systems Support and educate staff on trauma (including secondary trauma) Be aware of your biases > Work with stakeholders 4 Engage youth and parents AY aspartners Develop and implement policy and protocols Seek to Understand the Whole Story Wt & in i Q. Scrutinize how parents Identify the strengths and and children are labeled challenges of each family Acknowledge that the context in which an event occurs matters Ask social workers and attorneys tough questions (See NCTSN bench cards for example: Celebrate strengths by using ‘put-ups,” not “put-downs” Identify Environmental Triggers rr Slamming doors (| p Extreme temperature z Traffic Harsh lighting es a Create Child- and Family-friendly Courtroom: Safety involves social, emotional, psychological, and physical needs Mi g Ny e Be Thoughtful About Services Bo Ys Help family members maintain safe and supportive relationships Create a child and family-friendly courtoom Provide appropriate educational materials and signage Dedicate safe spaces for victim: Be cognizant of your body language, tone and demeanor Invite advocates to be part of the conversation Ensure comfort by staying calm and patient Collaborate by asking all parties for their opinions Work with your community to fill service gaps Identify the evidence- based treatment services in your community Ensure services are responsive to families’ needs and culturally-sensitive Use targeted services; do not overload families with servic fan Nurture Voice and Choice Empower children, youth Allow children and youth and families to make safe D> and healthy choices to voice their opinions throughout the process Build on protective factors (ie, cultural values and support systems Acknowledge resiliency (ie., existing strengths and accomplishments) Inspire and expose children and youth to new ide Listen and show an interest in the passions of children and youth omen Pere fies ie Meade Teena Paine Bein las Carb) feemes Ee Coe DEFENDING P rein Molto feh oI wns icra NCJFC) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JUVENILE AND FAMILY COURT JUDGES