Adolescents involved in the juvenile legal system (JLS) report high rates of traumatic event
exposure and posttraumatic stress symptoms. Due to such elevated rates of exposure to …

Trauma‐informed practices in the juvenile justice system are increasingly recognized as
effective for promoting public safety through case management, rehabilitation, and treatment …

20 JUVENILE AND FAMILY JUSTICE TODAY| SUMMER 2013 an understanding of trauma
triggers (eg, well-designed security procedures), and policies are designed to help promote …

Background Creating trauma-informed service systems has been an integral focus of the
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) since its inception in 2001 …

The movement to create trauma-informed juvenile justice systems has made great strides in
recent years. An integral part of this process is collaboration between traumatic stress …

The concept of trauma-informed care has received increased attention lately. A key part of a
trauma-informed service system is the incorporation of trauma-informed screening and …

Childhood exposure to potentially traumatic events and adversity is highly prevalent and
linked to adverse outcomes. Many children suffering from symptoms related to traumatic …

Juvenile and family courts hold a unique position among the many stakeholders that
comprise a healing community for persons experiencing adversity or trauma. Specifically …

Despite the prevalence of exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) among children
involved with the child welfare system (CWS), trauma screening is not yet a common …

At present, neither assessment for exposure to trauma nor for symptoms of PTSD are routine
components of the standard mental health screening process implemented in most juvenile …