Episode 34: Traumatic Brain Injuries and Criminal Justice: The Colorado Brain Injury Model

In episode 34, Program Manager Amanda Blasko speaks with Dr. Kim Gorgens from the University of Denver about the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in criminal justice, how having a TBI affects an individual’s success in the system and beyond, and how the Colorado Brain Injury Model, which has been adapted by other states, came to fruition. 

 Helpful Links: 

• Watch Dr. Gorgens’ TED talk on TBIs and criminal justice. 

• Consult NASHIA’s Online Brain Injury Screening and Support System (OBISSS). 

• Check out the book Dr. Gorgens mentioned at the end of this episode. 

• Contact Dr. Gorgens through the University of Denver. 

• Browse Dr. Gorgens’ website and selected research.