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181973  |
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| Title: |
PTSD, Malevolent Environment, and Criminality Among Criminally Involved Male Adolescents |
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| Journal: |
Criminal Justice and Behavior Volume:27 Issue:2 Dated:April 2000 Pages:196-215 |
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| Author(s): |
Brigette A. Erwin; Elana Newman; Robert A. McMackin; Carlo Morrissey; Danny G. Kaloupek |
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| Date Published: |
2000 |
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| Annotation: |
This study examined the occurrence of malevolent environmental
factors (e.g., poverty and hunger), substance use, trauma
exposure, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among 51 male
adolescent offenders recruited from juvenile treatment facilities
representing the highest level of security in Massachusetts.
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| Abstract: |
Participants completed self-report instruments and semistructured
interviews. Much of the information obtained was verified with
records kept by the Department of Youth Services. The study
results suggest that among male adolescent offenders, exposure to
malevolent environmental factors and traumatic life events is
common, and rates of PTSD are high. These results in concert with
those of other studies (e.g., Burton et al., 1994; Steiner et
al., 1997) suggest that exposure to potentially traumatic events
and PTSD are important assessment targets in youth rehabilitative
settings. The assessment methodology in this study was well
tolerated by the study participants, and they specifically
indicated little discomfort with disclosing exposure to adverse
life experiences, either on surveys or during the interview.
Accordingly, similar methods might be applied for clinical
purposes. 2 tables, 1 note, and 48 references
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| Main Term(s): |
Juvenile delinquency factors |
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| Index Term(s): |
Crime causes theory; Environmental influences; Male juvenile delinquents; Post-trauma stress disorder (PTSD); Psychological influences on crime |
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| Sponsoring Agency: |
Massachusetts Dept of Youth Services
Boston, MA 02108 |
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| Page Count: |
20 |
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| Format: |
Article |
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| Type: |
Report (Study/Research) |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
United States of America |
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