Trauma in the Lives of Gang-Involved Youth: Tips for Volunteers and Community Organizations [1]
NCTSN Resource
Resource Description
Offers some statistics about gang-involved youth and their exposure to traumatic events. This tip sheet outlines some of the ways that youth may respond to trauma, common traumatic stress reactions, how gangs appeal to traumatized youth, and how caring adults can make a difference.
Resource Type:
Type: Tip Sheet
Trauma Type:
Community Violence
Language:
English
Audience:
Justice System Professionals
Mental Health Professionals
Published in 2009