Prevalence and severity of trauma- and stressor-related symptoms among jurors: A review

Michelle Lonergan, Marie-Ève Leclerc, Mélanie Descamps, Sereena Pigeon and Alain Brunet

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2016, vol. 47, issue C, 51-61

Abstract: Jury duty is a compulsory, yet stressful, experience. Experts have argued that some jurors may experience trauma-related symptoms (e.g., intrusive thoughts, avoidance, hyperarousal, anhedonia, depression). Understanding how jury duty affects mental health has significant socio-legal implications. This manuscript presents a review of the literature examining the prevalence and severity of trauma-related symptoms stemming from jury duty.

Keywords: Vicarious trauma; Stress; Juries; Depression; PTSD (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2016.07.003

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