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Trauma and Gang Affiliation Increase Likelihood of Committing Assault among Juveniles Admitted to Secure Custody.

Paul BoxerJacquelynn F DuronAbigail Williams-ButlerPatti MattsonKaylise Algrim
Published in: Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology : the official journal for the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, American Psychological Association, Division 53 (2022)
Trauma and gang affiliation are critical yet understudied aspects of violence perpetration in the justice-involved youth population, particularly among clinical child and adolescent psychologists. These results underscore the importance of continued efforts by clinical psychologists to enhance research and practice related to these issues for this population.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • quality improvement
  • trauma patients
  • mental illness
  • childhood cancer