Polyvictimization and psychosocial outcomes among trauma-exposed, clinic-referred youth involved in the juvenile justice system

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, clini...

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Authors: Pane Seifert, Heather T. (Author) ; Tunno, Angela M. (Author) ; Briggs, Ernestine C. (Author) ; Hill, Sherika (Author) ; Grasso, Damion J. (Author) ; Adams, Zachary W. (Author) ; Ford, Julian D. 1951- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: Child maltreatment
Year: 2022, Volume: 27, Issue: 4, Pages: 626-636
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Adolescents
Juvenile Justice
Trauma
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Summary: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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ISSN:1552-6119
DOI:10.1177/10775595211025096