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Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice in the United States

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Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice in the United States - Oudshoorn, Judah
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Although most young offenders have experienced some form of trauma, the juvenile justice system in the United States is ill-equipped to deal with the effects of trauma, and its focus on punishment often further traumatizes youth. This text presents a much-needed alternative to the current system, advocating trauma-informed interventions based on principles of healing and restorative justice. Judah Oudshoorn addresses the context of youth offending by examining both individual trauma-including its emotional, cognitive, and ...

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Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice in the United States 2016, Canadian Scholars, Toronto

ISBN-13: 9781551309484

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