Building a trauma-informed culture in your court
Explore strategies for creating supportive environments that promote well-being, trust, and psychological safety in the workplace. Panelists will examine the impact of workplace trauma and share practical ways court leaders can respond with empathy and awareness.
Moderator:
- Abby Kuschel, principal court management consultant, NCSC
Panelists:
- Desireé D. Biggs, court planner II, Connecticut Judicial Branch
- Kim Etherton, licensed independent mental health practitioner, Lincoln, Nebraska
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Embracing failure: Charting a path to resilient courts
Learn how setbacks can serve as powerful learning tools and the importance of fostering a culture that embraces reflection, adaptation, and growth to build more resilient and responsive courts.
The case for peacemaking court
Learn how Michigan and others are turning to peacemaking courts to blend Indigenous traditions with modern justice to promote healing, accountability, and community restoration.
Accessibility considerations for treatment courts
Learn about NCSC's Guide on Accessibility Considerations for Treatment Courts, which outlines basic accessibility principles and ADA requirements and provides practical tools and templates that support full participation and inclusivity for people with disabilities.