Trauma-Informed Consequences for Homeless Youth
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Description:
Homeless youth-serving agencies including drop-in centers, emergency shelters, transitional living, and supportive housing programs work hard to maintain safe and supportive environments for young people. While safety is always a primary concern, rules and consequences must take into account the following factors: normal adolescent development, the impact of trauma on development and behavior, the realities of homelessness, and the unique histories of each young person we encounter. In our efforts to make agency rules and consequences more trauma-informed, we have found it useful to clearly understand the differences between punishment and consequences and acknowledge the tension between maintaining consistency and providing individualized, trauma-informed responses. (authors)
Type of Resource:
Guides/Manuals
Publication Date:
2009
Location:
California