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Caribbean Benchtalk - Episode 4: Who looks after the Judge? Vicarious Trauma and Judicial Wellness

In this episode of Caribbean BenchTalk, host Justice Westmin James sits with the Honourable Justice Sydelle Johnson, Judge of the High Court of Trinidad and Tobago, for a timely and reflective conversation on vicarious trauma, judicial wellness and resilience. Judges are often expected to remain impartial, composed and resilient while hearing matters involving grief, violence, abuse, neglect, family breakdown, loss and human suffering. But what effect does this emotional weight have on the judge? This episode explores the meaning of vicarious trauma, how it differs from stress, burnout and compassion fatigue and why its impact is not confined to any one division of the court. The discussion also considers whether the Caribbean judicial experience presents unique challenges, given the closeness of our societies and the realities of serving in small jurisdictions where judges may know the communities, families, counsel or parties before them. Justice Johnson and Justice James also discuss the importance of breaking the silence around judicial stress, creating institutional cultures that support wellness and recognising that judicial well-being is essential to competence, fairness and public confidence in the administration of justice. At its heart, this episode reminds us that judges are expected to be impartial, but never emotionless; resilient, but never invulnerable. Caring for the judge is not separate from caring for justice. It is one of the ways we protect it. For comments, topic suggestions or questions, contact: judicialpodcast@ttlawcourts.org

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