Dr Jacqueline Short

Dr Jacqueline Short is a forensic psychiatrist known for her expertise in assessing individuals with complex psychological histories, particularly those affected by trauma and intimate partner violence. In a recent trial in Auckland, she provided crucial testimony regarding Margaret Green's mental health, detailing Green's struggles with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and a traumatic brain injury, which informed the court's understanding of her actions in the context of her experiences of abuse.