Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice

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Agencies should identify a champion to manage these processes, e.g. those whose primary responsibilities are with juveniles.</p> <p><strong>Cross-collaboration</strong> among community members, including health professionals, police officers, educators, and families is key to trauma-informed care providing maximal outcomes.</p> </div> <div class="u-clearfix"> <figure class="c-figure c-figure--right"><img alt="People standing together shaking hands" src="/getmedia/04900df8-4b24-4feb-958d-aa743f5bdf3c/People-Standing-Together-Shaking-Hands.png" /></figure> </div> </div> <p><strong>Formal agreements</strong> clearly outlining roles and responsibilities of involved parties set forth an effective cross-system policy framework, especially for agencies serving overlapping populations.</p> <p><strong>Effective information</strong> and data sharing allows care team members, the youth, and family/caregivers to have a mutual understanding of the youth’s strengths and needs.</p> <p>As there is no dedicated source of funding for the design and implementation of trauma-informed care, financial support such as grants needs to be obtained to cover the services for indigent families and juveniles without health insurance.</p> <h3>Key Approaches for Youth's Delinquent Behavior:</h3> <h4>Collaborative and Trustworthy Environment</h4> <p>When working with youth involved in the juvenile justice system, it is important for staff to encourage open and honest communication to find a mutually agreeable arrangement.</p> <p>The atmosphere of agency offices should be safe and non-threatening and avoid exacerbating the power differential staff and youth. This promotes an indication of the inappropriateness of the action in a firm but calm manner.</p> <h4>Youth Empowerment</h4> <p>Amplifying youth voices and empowering youth to participate in the decision-making process can have resoundingly positive impacts on the efficacy of trauma- diversion programs. 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