Adverse Childhood Experiences and Serious Youth Violence

This book explores the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and serious youth violence, advocating for a more psychosocial approach to trauma-informed policy and practice within the youth justice system.

Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 24 April 2023
Publisher: Bristol University Press

While crime has generally declined over the past two decades, the levels of serious youth violence remain persistently high. This book offers groundbreaking research into the intricate interplay between adverse childhood experiences and severe youth violence. While the adoption of trauma-informed approaches to working with adolescents within the justice system has become increasingly prevalent, there is a significant gap in research regarding the effectiveness of these approaches. By prioritizing the voices of young individuals, this book delves into the theoretical foundations of trauma and the manifestations of childhood adversity. The authors ultimately conclude by advocating for a more psychosocial approach to trauma-informed policy and practice within the youth justice system.

While crime has generally declined over the past two decades, the levels of serious youth violence remain persistently high. This book offers groundbreaking research into the intricate interplay between adverse childhood experiences and severe youth violence. While the adoption of trauma-informed approaches to working with adolescents within the justice system has become increasingly prevalent, there is a significant gap in research regarding the effectiveness of these approaches. By prioritizing the voices of young individuals, this book delves into the theoretical foundations of trauma and the manifestations of childhood adversity. The authors ultimately conclude by advocating for a more psychosocial approach to trauma-informed policy and practice within the youth justice system.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 210 x 134 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529225938