The implications of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research in the treatment and prevention of offending behaviour: hype or hope?

In this chapter, we consider the unintended consequences of some assumptions made about the ACEs inventory and the implications for criminal justice system policy and practice. We discuss three contestable assumptions: (1) the ACEs inventory can be used as a screening tool for assessing individual r...

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Main Author: Malvaso, Catia (Author)
Contributors: Harris, Danielle Arlanda ; McGee, Tara Renae ; Craig, Jessica M.
Format: Print Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Frontiers in developmental and life-course criminology
Year: 2024, Pages: 102-114
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