%0 Journal Article
%T Polyvictimization and psychosocial outcomes among trauma-exposed, clinic-referred youth involved in the juvenile justice system
%J Child maltreatment
%D 2021
%A Pane Seifert, Heather T.
%A Tunno, Angela M.
%A Briggs, Ernestine C.
%A Hill, Sherika
%A Grasso, Damion J.
%A Adams, Zachary W.
%A Ford, Julian D.
%V ePub
%N ePub
%P ePub-ePub
%X 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>
%G en
%I SAGE Publishing
%@ 1077-5595
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10775595211025096