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Judge Todd Taylor, 19th Judicial District: Emotion, Empathy and Judging

Episode Summary

Judge Taylor discusses emotion and empathy and its impact on judging. When is it proper for a judge’s emotions to play a role in the judicial process? We also discuss how these concepts apply to non-judicial staff working in the courts and probation.

Episode Notes

0:00 Opening
6:15 How Judge Taylor’s Interest in The Impact on Emotion and Empathy Began
13:40 Research on Confronting Emotion and Empathy in Courtrooms
19:25 The Ah Ha Moment – Planning to Confront Emotions
21:55 Law Recognizes that Emotions Play A Central Part in Our Lives as Human Beings
26:00 Emotional Reaction to Situation May Help Inform Best Decision in A Case
28:15 Opportunity to Be Heard
29:30 The Emotions of Anger and Sadness
40:22 Secondary Trauma – Impact of Emotions on The Work!
47:18 Jury Trauma Resources
48:40 What to Expect on A Personal and Professional Level If We Do Address Emotion and Empathy
51:30 3 Take Aways for Taking Action
52:43 Getting to Know the Guest