Florida legal term
Trauma-informed care in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Trauma-informed care” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Trauma-informed care” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Trauma-informed care” means services that are provided to children with a history of trauma, recognizing the symptoms of trauma and acknowledging the role that trauma has played in the child’s life. (Fla. Stat. § 985.03)
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