TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Implementing trauma-informed practice in juvenile justice systems: what can courts learn from child welfare interventions?
JO  - Journal of child and adolescent trauma
A1  - Ezell, Jerel M.
A1  - Richardson, Margaret
A1  - Salari, Samira
A1  - Henry, James A.
SP  - 507
EP  - 519
VL  - 11
IS  - 4
N2  - Many youth entering juvenile court systems show manifestations of psychological trauma. Focusing on rural juvenile courts, systems with greatly underserved and under-researched populations, we assessed practices, barriers, and recommendations around trauma-informed practice, an evidence-based approach for addressing trauma and reducing delinquent behavior and recidivism. As part of a pilot trauma-informed practice initiative at four rural Michigan juvenile courts, semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 court staff, including probation officers, referees, judges, and on-site clinical therapists. Respondents expressed an ideological affinity for trauma-informed practice, describing growing inclinations to rely on referral-making around mental health treatment <i>in lieu</i> of traditional (punitive) sentencing. Key implementation barriers included limited access to local mental health resources, insufficient buy-in from K-12 schools, government, and police, and concerns over professional abilities/boundaries. Respondents recommended additional technical trainings on trauma-informed practice and cross-disciplinary education for clients' families and external stakeholders.<br><br>© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2018.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1936-1521
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40653-018-0223-y
ID  - ref1
ER  -