Dr Caroline Bruce, Head of Programme for Trauma, Justice & Victims and Witnesses at NHS Education for Scotland talks about the importance of justice professionals recognising the ways trauma can affect a witness and their evidence, and the implications for assessments of credibility. There are two further videos in this series. Part 2 explains what re-traumatisation is, and some strategies to avoid it. Part 3 introduces some trauma informed practices that can help witnesses to stay within their window of tolerance to give evidence effectively.
These films are part of a wider project supporting trauma informed justice for victims and witnesses in Scotland. You can find more information here: www.traumatransformation.scot/tailored-support/victims-and-witnesses/