A panel discussion that illuminates the debilitating effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the symbiotic relationship between complex trauma and imprisonment, and the emerging intersection of neuroscience and law to transform the criminal justice system. Acknowledging the predisposition of trauma to transmit when adequate services are not rendered juxtaposed with the principles of neuroplasticity to help people recuperate, experts provide practical steps for coping and self-care during these unprecedented times.