Adverse Childhood Experiences and Serious Youth Violence
By Paul Gray, Deborah Jump and Hannah Smithson
Published
24 Apr 2023Page count
136 pagesISBN
978-1529225938Dimensions
203 x 127 mmImprint
Bristol University PressPublished
24 Apr 2023Page count
136 pagesISBN
978-1529225945Dimensions
203 x 127 mmImprint
Bristol University PressPublished
24 Apr 2023Page count
136 pagesISBN
978-1529225945Dimensions
203 x 127 mmImprint
Bristol University Press
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Serious Youth Violence
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
Paul Gray is Reader in Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University and Deputy Director of the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies.
Deborah Jump is Reader in Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University and Head of Youth Justice at the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies.
Hannah Smithson is Professor of Criminology and Youth Justice at Manchester Metropolitan University and Director of the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Review of the Literature
Chapter 3: Researching Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma
Chapter 4: Serious Youth Violence
Chapter 5: Adverse Childhood Experiences
Chapter 6: The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Serious Youth Violence
Chapter 7: Trauma-Informed Practice
Chapter 8: Conclusions
