Juvenile Justice Services

Transforming Juvenile Justice Through Trauma-Informed Approaches

Youth in the juvenile justice system often have high rates of trauma exposure. The FACES Assessment can help juvenile justice services better understand and address the trauma affecting the youth they serve, leading to more effective interventions and better outcomes.

Benefits for Juvenile Justice

  • Identify trauma patterns among justice-involved youth

  • Develop targeted trauma-responsive interventions

  • Reduce recidivism through trauma-informed approaches

  • Improve staff understanding of trauma's impact on behavior

Implementation Approaches

  • Intake assessment and screening

  • Trauma-responsive case management

  • Staff training on trauma and its impacts

  • Reentry planning and support