Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 31 - 31
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This review critically evaluates the existing literature on youth punishment system (YPS)-involved Black girls and their intersections of with trauma post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It synthesizes findings from previous studies, identifying key research trends, gaps, controversies, while also highlighting areas in need further investigation. girls, particularly those involved systems such as juvenile justice, child welfare, education, often face disproportionate exposure to violence, abuse neglect, trauma, systemic racism. For histories PTSD, these intersecting challenges are compounded by added vulnerabilities race, gender, YPS involvement. article argues that addressing complex needs this population requires recognition girls' harm is criminalized and, therefore, inextricably linked YPS-involvement, so a comprehensive, culturally responsive approach includes trauma-informed care, healing-centered engagement, holistic support needed. Equitable access tailored mental health services, educational resources, relevant interventions essential mitigate long-term effects promote resilience, foster healing. Additionally, advocacy efforts dismantle address racial gender disparities critical for creating inclusive environments empower systems. By centering lived experiences, emphasizes importance fostering healing, equity vulnerable population.
Language: Английский