Polyvictimization and Psychosocial Outcomes Among Trauma-Exposed, Clinic-Referred Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Polyvictimization is a robust predictor of emotional and behavioral problems and is linked to involvement in juvenile justice and other public sector systems. This study extends prior research by employing person-centered methods for identifying polyvictimization patterns among trauma-exposed, clinic-referred, justice-involved youth (n = 689; ages 12-18 years) and how identified classes differ on psychosocial outcomes and demographic characteristics. Most participants had experienced multiple traumatic event (TE) types. Latent class analyses identified three classes: mixed trauma/bereavement exposure group (55.1%; Mean = 3.0 TE types); maltreatment polyvictimized group (29.3%; Mean = 5.7 TE types); and maltreatment plus extreme violence polyvictimized group (15.7%; Mean = 9.3 TE types). Polyvictimized youth were more likely to be female, in out-of-home placements, and experiencing negative psychosocial outcomes (e.g., Posttraumatic Stress Disorder). Hispanic/Latino youth were overrepresented in the extreme polyvictimized subgroup. Results underscore the need for cross-system coordination of trauma-informed, comprehensive services for clinic-referred, justice-involved youth.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Pane Seifert, HT; Tunno, AM; Briggs, EC; Hill, S; Grasso, DJ; Adams, ZW; Ford, JD
Published Date
- November 2022
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 27 / 4
Start / End Page
- 626 - 636
PubMed ID
- 34170201
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1552-6119
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1177/10775595211025096
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States