A4 – Justice Systems from a Child’s Perspective: Supporting Child Victims and Witnesses through Trauma-Informed Materials      

Child welfare systems are intimidating, confusing, and overwhelming to many adults, but even more so for children, whose trauma and distress may be exacerbated by system involvement. This presentation will discuss the support and informational needs of children involved in the child welfare system and how child welfare practitioners can best meet these needs through an interdisciplinary approach of trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate court information and guidance, including through the use of interactive child witness support materials.

Presenters: Shashika Peeligama & Jordann Feinstein, Center for Court Innovation, New York, NY