Welcome to the Courtroom Wellbeing Hub
The Courtroom Wellbeing Hub is the place to find discover the latest research, practice and policy relating to creating trauma-informed courtrooms. We are a research team of psychologists based at Manchester Metropolitan University working with academics, practitioners and those with lived juror experience nationally and internationally.
Our aim is to increase our understandings of the impact court settings can have on wellbeing, and support the development of trauma-informed courtroom practices.
First paper on juror wellbeing published
We published our first paper on juror wellbeing in late December 2024. This particular study focused on prior trauma and mental health characteristics of 180 jurors and how these influenced responses to distressing evidence presented in a mock trial.
The psychology of jury service
Dr. Hannah Fawcett and Dr. Matt Brooks discuss the psychological impact of participating in jury duty and the need for wellbeing support for jurors in The Trial podcast.
Jury Duty Appreciation Week 2024
Dr Hannah Fawcett and Dr Matt Brooks are launching Jury Duty Appreciation Week, which runs from 6th – 12th May 2024, to thank jurors for their important work, raise the profile of jury duty, and encourage the provision of specialist support.
Jurors need help – gruelling criminal cases can leave them with lasting trauma
Dr. Hannah Fawcett and Dr. Matt Brooks discuss the psychological impact of participating in jury duty for The Conversation.
Latest News
First paper on juror wellbeing published
In late December 2024, we published our first paper on juror wellbeing. This particular study…
Countdown to the election: The need for a juror wellbeing policy
As part of Metropolis‘ “Countdown to the Election” blogs, Dr Hannah Fawcett and Dr Matt…
Our work in the news
During Jury Duty Appreciation Week, Dr Fawcett and Dr Brooks undertook several interviews with the…