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The CLBB NeuroLaw Library: Furthering Justice Reform through Accessible Neuroscience
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The Center for Law, Brain & Behavior (led by accomplished legal and medical experts—practitioners, researchers and thought leaders—based at Harvard Law School, Mass General Hospital, Harvard Medical School and other leading institutions of learning) has launched a NeuroLaw Library.
The Center for Law, Brain & Behavior puts the most accurate and actionable neuroscience in the hands of judges, lawyers, policymakers and journalists—people who shape the standards and practices of our legal system and affect its impact on people’s lives. We work to make the legal system more effective and more just for all those affected by the law. Though the brain and the law are both complex, our work is quite simple. We provide expert training, tools and counsel, helping members of the legal community understand and apply the most relevant brain science to the cases, courtroom procedures and policies they influence.
This presentation explores how neuroscience can aid in justice reform by debunking outdated beliefs about mental states that perpetuate the harsh sentencing of youth and young adults. The CLBB NeuroLaw Library has launched a unique, free online library with hundreds of journal articles and amicus briefs, educational videos, and toolkits for attorneys, judges, policy makers, and people who are incarcerated. AI-powered adaptability allows for these materials to be accessible at various reading levels, catering to those with limited research time or lower education levels. The CLBB NeuroLaw Library seeks to leverage neuroscience to drive meaningful change.