@article{ref1,
title="Polyvictimization and psychosocial outcomes among trauma-exposed, clinic-referred youth involved in the juvenile justice system",
journal="Child maltreatment",
year="2021",
author="Pane Seifert, Heather T. and Tunno, Angela M. and Briggs, Ernestine C. and Hill, Sherika and Grasso, Damion J. and Adams, Zachary W. and Ford, Julian D.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Polyvictimization is a robust predictor of emotional and behavioral problems and is linked to involvement in juvenile justice and other public sector systems. This study extends prior research by employing person-centered methods for identifying polyvictimization patterns among trauma-exposed, clinic-referred, justice-involved youth (n = 689; ages 12-18 years) and how identified classes differ on psychosocial outcomes and demographic characteristics. Most participants had experienced multiple traumatic event (TE) types. Latent class analyses identified three classes: mixed trauma/bereavement exposure group (55.1%; Mean = 3.0 TE types); maltreatment polyvictimized group (29.3%; Mean = 5.7 TE types); and maltreatment plus extreme violence polyvictimized group (15.7%; Mean = 9.3 TE types). Polyvictimized youth were more likely to be female, in out-of-home placements, and experiencing negative psychosocial outcomes (e.g., Posttraumatic Stress Disorder). Hispanic/Latino youth were overrepresented in the extreme polyvictimized subgroup. <br><br>RESULTS underscore the need for cross-system coordination of trauma-informed, comprehensive services for clinic-referred, justice-involved youth.  Keywords: Juvenile justice <p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1077-5595",
doi="10.1177/10775595211025096",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10775595211025096"
}