In Through the Lens of Trauma: My Role in a Vehicular Homicide Defense, NBFE Board Member Richard J. Stride, PsyD, LPC, LMHC offers a compelling, trauma-informed forensic perspective on a high-stakes vehicular homicide case involving an adolescent defendant.

Drawing on behavioral observation, developmental psychology, and multidisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Stride illustrates how trauma, dissociation, and emotional presentation can shape investigative conclusions and courtroom outcomes. This article underscores the critical role forensic mental health professionals play in helping legal systems move beyond surface-level assumptions toward nuanced, ethically grounded understanding. NBFE members are encouraged to read this article in advance of upcoming NBFE webinars exploring trauma-informed forensic evaluation, expert testimony, and the interpretation of behavior under extreme stress.  Click here to read it!