Adverse Childhood Experiences and Serious Youth Violence

Paul Gray author Deborah Jump author Hannah Smithson author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bristol University Press

Published:24th Apr '23

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Whereas crime more generally has fallen over the last 20 years, levels of serious youth violence remain high. This book presents innovative research into the complex relationship between adverse childhood experiences and serious youth violence. While the implementation of trauma-informed approaches to working with adolescents in the justice system is becoming common practice, there remains a dearth of research into the efficacy of such approaches.

Foregrounding young people’s voices, this book explores the theoretical underpinnings of trauma and the manifestations of childhood adversity. The authors conclude by advocating for a more psychosocial approach to trauma-informed policy and practice within the youth justice system.

"Timely, important and authoritative – this book offers a carefully considered account of the links between ACEs and serious youth violence, and makes a convincing call for trauma-informed policy and practice.” Keir Irwin-Rogers, The Open University
"An accessible and innovative text which demonstrates the need for enhanced and robust trauma-informed practice in the youth justice system’s response to serious youth violence." Jodie Hodgson, Manchester Metropolitan University

ISBN: 9781529225938

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136 pages