Trauma and Police Custody

  • Jane Mulcahy

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

Abstract

This chapter discusses how manifestations of trauma in police custody – such as addiction, mental health symptoms, physical aggression, verbal abuse, difficulties processing speech, self-harm, and dissociation – may often be linked to undigested childhood trauma. This chapter provides a brief overview of interpersonal neurobiology, state-dependent functioning, polyvagal theory, and traumatic re-enactment, calling for comprehensive training for all police officers on these matters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPolice Custody in Ireland
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Pages62-92
Number of pages31
ISBN (Electronic)9781003850977
ISBN (Print)9781032469713
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2024

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