A Systematic Review of Psychological Trauma Interventions for Juvenile Offenders
This review discusses the efficacy of trauma-specific interventions (EMDR, art therapy) among juvenile offenders.
Article Abstract
“Purpose: This review discusses the efficacy of trauma-specific interventions among juvenile offenders.
Method: The reviewers conducted a comprehensive search of trauma intervention studies completed in the United States in peer-reviewed journals, highlighting their methodological rigor by using the risk of bias tool for quantitative studies and Wu, Wyant, and Fraser’s guidelines for qualitative studies.
Results: Sixteen studies met the inclusion criteria; fourteen studies used quantitative and two used qualitative research designs. Nine studies reported medium to large effects on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and five assessed externalizing behavioral problems. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy demonstrated the most rigor and had the largest reductions on PTSD symptoms followed by trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Art therapy was the most rigorous qualitative study, but the intervention did not focus on reducing trauma symptoms.
Discussion: Overall, most interventions were effective in reducing participants’ PTSD symptoms, but little is known about their effects on externalizing behavioral problems.”
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Rhoden, M.-A., Macgowan, M. J., & Huang, H. (2019). A Systematic Review of Psychological Trauma Interventions for Juvenile Offenders. Research on Social Work Practice, 104973151880657. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731518806578
Date
February 27, 2019
Creator(s)
Michelle-Ann Rhoden, Mark J. Macgowan, Hui Huang
Client Population
Adolescents, Offenders/Perpetrators
Extent
18 pages
Publisher
Sage
Rights
© The Author(s) 2018.
APA Citation
Rhoden, M.-A., Macgowan, M. J., & Huang, H. (2019). A Systematic Review of Psychological Trauma Interventions for Juvenile Offenders. Research on Social Work Practice, 104973151880657. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731518806578
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Meta-analyses/Systematic Reviews, Peer-Reviewed
Access Type
External Resource