1. Resources on Trauma and Youth in the Juvenile Justice System; Trauma Among Girls in the Juvenile Justice System

Resources on Trauma and Youth in the Juvenile Justice System; Trauma Among Girls in the Juvenile Justice System

  • Trauma Among Girls in the Juvenile Justice System (PDF, 11 pages)
    This resource describes the prevalence of trauma exposure and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among girls involved in the juvenile justice system, potential consequences of trauma for girls, the impact of involvement with the justice system on girls who have been traumatized, and models of gender responsive programming.
URL
http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/trauma_among_girls_in_the_jj_system_2014.pdf?utm_source=FindYouthInfo.gov&utm_medium=Federal-Links&utm_campaign=Reports-and-Resources
Federal Departments
Department of Health and Human Services
Section
Resources
Topic
Juvenile Justice
Mental Health