82. Impact of Trauma in the Courtroom & Constance Marten

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Rebel Justice, we explore what happens when the courtroom becomes another site of violence- where trauma is not just ignored, but used against those already suffering.We focus on the case of Constance Marten, whose high-profile trial for gross negligence manslaughter has captured national headlines. But beneath the surface lies a story of grief, abuse, coercion, and systemic failure. We hear Constance’s own words from prison, describing how the court process re-triggered deep trauma and stripped her of dignity.We’re joined by researcher Samantha Zottola, who investigates trauma-informed approaches to justice and what a truly humane courtroom could look like.This episode asks hard but urgent questions: What does justice mean for people whose trauma shapes how they speak, remember, or behave? And how do we build legal systems that respond with care instead of cruelty?Content warning: sexual abuse, violence and trauma.CreditsGuest: Samantha ZottolaVoice Actor: Jenni BowdenSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Producer: Charlotte JanesIssue 13, featuring Constance Marten's own words, can be found here: https://theviewmag.org.uk/product/the-view-magazine-13/Download Issue 13 of The View Magazine. Subscribe to The View for just £20/year: 4 digital issues + 1 print edition.Follow us on Instagram @the_view_magazines, and find us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.For enquires, contact: [email protected] the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here