Criminal Mass Casualty Trials: Enhancing the Psychological Health of Victims and Witnesses

Criminal trials are an integral part of the US criminal justice system. They involve multiple parties participating in many diverse roles. The goal at trial is to insure just outcomes for all involved. The participation in trials by victims and witnesses is an integral part of these processes. While the testimony of victims and witnesses is often central to achieving just outcomes, few victims and witnesses have experience with these proceedings.?