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BBC Reith lecture 3 – Does trauma cause violence?

Apr 09, 202554 min
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Episode description

The long term impact of childhood trauma on your body and mind is profound and devastating. Many perpetrators of violent crimes have suffered abuse themselves. But is it as easy as to say that trauma causes violence? There are many more people who have lived through trauma and don’t start hurting others.

The 2024 BBC Reith lecture

Speakers

Dr Gwen AdsheadAward-winning forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, author of The Devil You Know. Encounters in Forensic Psychiatry

Olivia PhelpsGovernor, HMP Grendon

Richard ShukerHead of Clinical Services, HMP Grendon

Anita Anand (host)BBC Radio presenter and journalist

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Transcript of this Reith lecture

BBC Reith lecture 3 – Does trauma cause violence? | Big Ideas podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast