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NewsWashington Free BeaconJuly 2, 2026United States

New Training Program for Prosecutors Focuses on 'Trauma-Informed' Approach

A think tank based at the City University of New York (CUNY) is providing training to prosecutors on 'trauma-informed prosecution.' This approach encourages legal staff to consider a defendant's psychological trauma when determining charges or sentencing alternatives.

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Why It Matters

The training program influences how local prosecutors evaluate criminal cases and determine whether to pursue incarceration or alternative sentencing for defendants.

Key Facts

  • A think tank at John Jay College of Criminal Justice is training prosecutors in 'trauma-informed prosecution.'
  • The training program is funded by private billionaires and nonprofit organizations.
  • The 'trauma-informed' approach suggests that criminal behavior may be linked to personal trauma.
  • The training encourages prosecutors to consider psychological profiles when deciding whether to reduce charges or seek alternatives to incarceration.
  • John Jay College is part of the taxpayer-funded City University of New York (CUNY) system.

Who's Mentioned

organizationJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice“The institution housing the think tank providing the training.”organizationCity University of New York“The taxpayer-funded university system that includes John Jay College.”