RT Article
T1 Adverse Childhood Experiences and Police Contact in Canada
JF Journal of interpersonal violence
VO 40
IS 9/10
SP 2188
OP 2204
A1 Testa, Alexander
A2 Jacobs, Benjamin 1919-2004
A2 Thompson, Jennifer
A2 Pang, Nelson
A2 Jackson, Dylan B.
A2 Nagata, Jason M.
A2 Ganson, Kyle T.
LA English
YR 2025
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1922038709
AB A growing body of research has demonstrated that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a risk factor for criminal justice system contact. However, much of this research is limited by (1) being conducted in the United States and (2) a lack of details on specific types of harmful experiences of criminal justice system contact, such as police contact characterized by intrusion or harassment. Using survey data from 940 individuals aged 16 to 30 in Canada from the Canadian Study of Adolescent Health Behaviors, this study investigates the relationship between ACEs and police contact, focusing on encounters involving intrusion or harassment. Results from logistic and multinomial logistic regression analyses reveal that individuals with high ACE exposure, particularly those with four or more ACEs, are more likely to have police contact, including experiences of intrusion and harassment. The results are significant in understanding the interplay between childhood trauma and later encounters with the criminal justice system, emphasizing the need for trauma-informed approaches in policing and healthcare. The study highlights the importance of early interventions to mitigate the effects of ACEs and prevent adverse outcomes in police interactions.
K1 Criminology
K1 Child Abuse
K1 Neglect
K1 Physical Abuse
DO 10.1177/08862605241270047