Research shows that youth with disabilities face disproportionate involvement in the juvenile legal system and heightened risk of trauma. Yet trauma-informed courts, which seek to recognize trauma and prevent retraumatization in courtroom proceedings, rarely address their unique needs, leaving critical gaps that can worsen health inequities. Join legal scholars, health professionals, and people with lived experience for a discussion of actionable, trauma-informed strategies to protect and promote the health and well-being of youth with disabilities.
