Adverse Childhood Experiences and Serious Youth Violence

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Synopsis

Whereas crime more generally has fallen over the last 20 years, levels of serious youth violence remain high. This book presents innovative research into the complex relationship between adverse childhood experiences and serious youth violence. While the implementation of trauma-informed approaches to working with adolescents in the justice system is becoming common practice, there remains a dearth of research into the efficacy of such approaches. Foregrounding young people’s voices, this book explores the theoretical underpinnings of trauma and the manifestations of childhood adversity. The authors conclude by advocating for a more psychosocial approach to trauma-informed policy and practice within the youth justice system.

Book details

Author:
Paul Gray, Deborah Jump, Hannah Smithson
ISBN:
9781529225945
Related ISBNs:
9781529225938
Publisher:
Bristol University Press
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-04-24
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2023
Copyright by:
Bristol University Press 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies