Trauma Informed Consequences for Homeless Youth
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Author(s):
Schneir, Arlene, MPH |
Ballin, Daniel |
Carmichael, Heather |
Stefanidis, Nikolaos, PhD |
Phillips, Lisa, MFT |
Hendrickson, Coreena, LCSW |
de Gyarfas, Lisa, MA
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Description:
This resource, developed by the Hollywood Homeless Youth Partnership, explores the benefits of helping youth recognize how trauma impacts their lives. It provides information about how to work with youth through the recognition process.
Content:
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)
View the report: "Trauma Informed Consequences for Homeless Youth".
Type of Resource:
Report
Publication Date:
2009
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Phone:
323-361-3901