Trauma-informed care for unaccompanied children: Lessons learned for practice and policy development.

IF 2.7 2区心理学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY

Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2023-09-21 DOI:10.1037/tra0001565

Diane Elmore Borbon, Elizabeth Tant Blackmon, Nctsn Unaccompanied Children Task Force, John A Fairbank

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Abstract

Introduction: The number of unaccompanied children (UC) arriving in the United States has increased significantly in recent years. UC often encounter traumatic events in their home country, during their migration journey, and upon resettlement. This article describes a congressionally-funded initiative to provide trauma-informed mental health services to UC and children separated from their parents upon arrival in the United States. It also identifies facilitators and barriers to working with UC and offers lessons learned to help inform future practice and policy development aimed at assisting this vulnerable population.

Method: Data were derived from qualitative interviews and a survey administered to grantees.

Results: In total, grantees served 1,195 youth and families across 11 states, including UC, asylees, and new immigrants during the period of December 2018 through September 2019. Youth and families served spoke 16 languages and originated from diverse nations. Services provided included direct services to youth and families; training for providers and community members; partnerships and collaborations; and resource/product development or adaptations.

Discussion: Lessons learned and recommendations derived from this initiative can assist others interested in promoting trauma-informed practice and policies for migrant children and their families. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

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无人陪伴儿童的创伤知情护理：实践和政策制定的经验教训。

引言：近年来，抵达美国的无人陪伴儿童数量显著增加。UC经常在他们的祖国、移民途中和重新安置时遇到创伤事件。本文描述了一项由国会资助的倡议，旨在为加州大学和抵达美国后与父母分离的儿童提供创伤知情心理健康服务。它还确定了与加州大学合作的推动者和障碍，并提供了经验教训，以帮助为旨在帮助这一弱势群体的未来实践和政策制定提供信息。方法：数据来源于定性访谈和对受赠人进行的调查。结果：在2018年12月至2019年9月期间，受资助者总共为11个州的1195名青年和家庭提供了服务，其中包括加州大学、收容所和新移民。服务的青年和家庭会说16种语言，来自不同的国家。提供的服务包括向青年和家庭提供直接服务；对提供者和社区成员进行培训；伙伴关系和协作；以及资源/产品开发或调整。讨论：从这一举措中汲取的经验教训和提出的建议可以帮助其他有兴趣促进针对移民儿童及其家庭的创伤知情实践和政策的人。（PsycInfo数据库记录（c）2023 APA，保留所有权利）。

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Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy Multiple-

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11.20

自引率

3.20%

发文量

427

期刊介绍： Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy publishes empirical research on the psychological effects of trauma. The journal is intended to be a forum for an interdisciplinary discussion on trauma, blending science, theory, practice, and policy. The journal publishes empirical research on a wide range of trauma-related topics, including: -Psychological treatments and effects -Promotion of education about effects of and treatment for trauma -Assessment and diagnosis of trauma -Pathophysiology of trauma reactions -Health services (delivery of services to trauma populations) -Epidemiological studies and risk factor studies -Neuroimaging studies -Trauma and cultural competence