Healing Invisible Wounds: Why Investing in Trauma-Informed Care for Children Makes Sense

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2010-07

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Justice Policy Institute

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Significant research on the effects of trauma on youth and on its impact on youth involvement in both the juvenile and criminal justice systems shows that identifying children who have experienced trauma is either being done inappropriately or not as often as necessary. This may be leaving many of these young people without the services and treatment they need, thus making them more at risk for involvement in the justice system. Addressing a child s trauma through the public health system before the child becomes involved in the justice system, or if necessary while in the justice system, is critical to promoting the well-being of the child, his family and the community.

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Best Practices-Treatment

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