The Journal of Trauma & Dissociation publishes Special Issuesthat focus on a particular topic and usually are guest edited. Special issue topics and guest editors are selected by the editor-in-chief. Typically at least one of the special issue guest editors has served on the JTD Editorial Board. All submissions are subjected to expert scrutiny via a thorough peer review process. Final acceptance is based on approval by both the special issue guest editors and the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation.  Below are the special issues that were published while Jennfer Freyd served as Editor for JTD.

Published in JTD, 24(4), 2023

“Trauma, Violence, & Reproductive Rights”
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Heather McCauley, Maria-Ernestina Christl, & Anne DePrince

Published in JTD, 23(2), 2022

"The Science and Politics of False Memories"
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Michael Salter & Ruth Blizard

Published in JTD, 22(4), 2021

"Trauma, Narratives, Institutions: Transdisciplinary Dialogues"
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Michael Salter & Iro Filippaki

Published in JTD, 22(2), 2021

"Discrimination, Violence, and Healing in Marginalized Communities"
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Jennifer M. Gómez, Robyn L. Gobin, & Melissa L. Barnes

Published in JTD, 21(4), 2020

"Trauma, Advocacy, and Social Movements"
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Joan Cook, Alexis Adams-Clark, & Alec Smidt

Published in JTD, 21(2), 2020

"Innovations in Understanding the Nexus between Elder Abuse and Trauma"
A Special Section of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Section Guest Editors: Anne P. DePrince & Shelly L. Jackson

Published in JTD, 20(3), 2019

"Institutional Response to Sexual Trauma"
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Katherine Holland & Melissa Barnes

Published in JTD, 19(4), 2018

"Sexuality and Trauma"
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Melissa Platt & Alec Smidt

Published in JTD, 19(3), 2018

"Polyvictimization in Childhood and Its Adverse Impacts Across the Lifespan"
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Julian D. Ford & Brianna C. Delker

Published in JTD 18(3), 2017

"The Abused and The Abuser: Victim-Perpetrator Dynamics"
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Warwick Middleton, Adah Sachs, & Martin Dorahy

Published in JTD 17(2), 2016

"Non-Pathologizing Approaches to Trauma Intervention"
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Section Guest Editors: Pamela Birrell, Kristen Reinhardt & Marina Rosenthal

Published in JTD 16(3), 2015

"Self Injury & Suicidality: The Impact of Trauma and Dissociation"
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Julian Ford & Jennifer Gomez

Published in JTD 15(2) – 2014

“Systemic Trauma”
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Rachel E. Goldsmith, Christina G.Martin, & Carly P. Smith

Published in JTD 14(2) – 2013

“Individual and Societal Oppression:  Global Perspectives on Dissociative Disorders”
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Vedat Sar, Warwick Middleton, & Martin Dorahy

Published in JTD 13(2) – 2012

“Trauma, Attachment, and Intimate Relationships”
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Eileen Zurbriggen, Robin Gobin, & Laura Kaehler

Published in JTD 12(3) – 2011

“Military Sexual Trauma: Current Knowledge and Future Directions”
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Carolyn Allard & Melissa Platt

Published in JTD 12(2) – 2011

“Guidelines for Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder in Adults”
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation

Published in JTD 11(2) – 2010

“Sexual Trauma Disclosure: Implications for Research and Clinical Practice”
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Sarah E. Ullman, Melissa Ming Foynes, & S. Shin Shin Tang

Published in JTD 10(2) – 2009

“Trauma, Dissociation, and Health”
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Kathleen Kendall-Tackett & Bridget Klest

Published in JTD 9(2) – 2008

“Trauma and Dissociation: Lifespan Development and Family Context”
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Kathryn Becker-Blease & Annmarie Hulette

Published in JTD 8(2) – 2007

“Trauma and Dissociation in Convicted Offenders: Gender, Science, and Treatment Issues”
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Kathryn Quina & Laura S. Brown

Published in JTD 7(4) – 2006

“Exploring Dissociation: Definitions, Development and Cognitive Correlates”
A Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
Special Issue Guest Editors: Anne P. DePrince & Lisa DeMarni Cromer