Dr Caroline Bruce, Head of Programme for Trauma, Justice & Victims and Witnesses at NHS Education for Scotland explains what re-traumatisation is, what it can look like for victims and witnesses in the criminal justice system, and some strategies to avoid it. There are two further videos in this series Part 1 highlights the ways trauma can affect a witness and their evidence, and the implications for assessments of credibility. 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: https://www.traumatransformation.scot/tailored-support/victims-and-witnesses/
