Making the justice system better for victims: consultation - easy read
Easy read summary of proposals in our consultation on improving victims' experiences of the justice system.
Making the justice system more trauma informed
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Trauma can happen to people after a bad or frightening event.
Trauma can make people:
- feel sad or upset
- feel scared
- have nightmares or bad memories
- drink alcohol or use drugs to help cope with how they are feeling
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The Scottish Government thinks that organisations in the justice system should be trauma informed.
This means organisations:
- understand how trauma can make victims feel
- understand how trauma can make victims behave
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Trauma informed also means that victims:
- are listened to
- get the right information at the right time
- feel safe
- are treated with kindness
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One way to do this is to write new rules saying that organisations must be trauma informed.
Guidance could also help organisations be trauma informed.
Contact
Email: victimsconsultation@gov.scot
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