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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.

Speakers:
* John Bunn, Exoneree
* Kristin Henning, Blume Professor of Law and Director, Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative, Georgetown Law
* Hector Linares, Edward J. Womac Jr. Endowed Clinic Professor, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
* Melody Moore, Parent
* Brian Smedley, Senior Fellow, Health Policy Division, Urban Institute
* Amanda D. Zelechoski, Clinical Professor of Psychology and Director, Clinical Services, Veldman Family Psychology Clinic, University of Notre Dame

The Urban Institute–Georgetown Law Series on Health Justice features conversations among researchers, policymakers, lawyers, health care professionals, and community advocates to develop innovative strategies for advancing health justice.