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

Further information

Transcript of this Reith lecture