Abstract
This paper explores the transformative potential of a criminal justice leadership model by integrating principles of servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and trauma-informed care, focusing on rebuilding community trust, improving officer well-being, and fostering equitable, empathetic public service. This transformative module emphasizes humility, accountability, and emotional awareness to address the deep-rooted effects of trauma on both criminal justice personnel and the communities they serve. Through proactive strategies, such as open communication, cultural competence training, and mental health support, future leaders can cultivate resilient, community-focused agencies prioritizing healing, justice, and human dignity.
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Cich, Janina
(2025)
"Transforming Criminal Justice Leadership with a Servant-Oriented Trauma-Informed Approach,"
Forensic Scholars Today: Vol. 7:
Iss.
1, Article 3.
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https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/forensic_scholars_today/vol7/iss1/3
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