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