Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma最新文献

{"title":"Developing a Suicide Prevention Intervention for Youth with Maltreatment Histories: Challenges and Opportunities.","authors":"Erinn B Duprey, Camille R Quinn, Elizabeth D Handley, Micah Mitchell, Angelise Radney, Catherine Cerulli","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00868-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40653-026-00868-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescents and emerging adults who experience child maltreatment and involvement in the child welfare system have a higher risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs; Dunn et al., 2013; Johnson et al., 2002). Selective prevention interventions, which target individuals or groups with elevated risk (Munoz et al., 1996), are critical to reduce suicide-related outcomes in youth with maltreatment exposure. This study provides preliminary qualitative data from youth providers (e.g., case workers and mental health clinicians) on challenges and opportunities for suicide prevention for youth who experience child maltreatment, in order to inform future preventive efforts. We collaborated with community organizations serving maltreated and system-involved youth (i.e., adolescents and young adults) to conduct three focus groups (<i>N</i> = 17) and 10 interviews (<i>N</i> = 10) with providers across two geographically different sites. Several themes emerged from our data regarding barriers for suicide prevention with youth with maltreatment histories, as well as opportunities and future directions for suicide prevention interventions. Research-practice partnerships can facilitate the development, implementation, acceptability, and feasibility of suicide prevention programs for youth with histories of maltreatment exposure.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13089985/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147724076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"'It is not my business': Adolescent boys' experiences and responses to community violence in Soweto, South Africa.","authors":"Campion Zharima, Elton Mboneli, Lerato Tsotetsi, Stefanie Vermaak, Busisiwe Nkala, Avy Violari, Rachel Kidman, Amy Hammock, Janan Dietrich","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00848-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40653-026-00848-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Community violence is linked to adverse social and health outcomes. South Africa has high rates of community violence, particularly in townships where higher rates of poverty and unemployment are reported. The purpose of this study was to understand adolescent boys' experiences, perceptions, and responses to community violence.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study employed a qualitative design, conducting in-depth interviews with 48 adolescent boys aged 15-19 in Soweto, South Africa. This sample was drawn from a larger longitudinal study (2020-2023) of 498 young males, both living with and without HIV, investigating the associations of violence with HIV transmission. Participants were asked about their experiences with community violence and related health behaviors. Interview transcripts were coded and analyzed using thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants described multiple and intersecting forms of community violence including physical assaults, gender-based violence, group or gang-related attacks, robberies and entire communities against one person, known as \"mob justice\". These were perceived as routine and normal aspects of daily life linked to drug dealing, alcohol abuse, establishing gang territory, jealousy over girls, and limited opportunities for young men. Violence was also connected to masculine identity and used as expressions of strength, loyalty, and group defense. Coping strategies ranged from avoiding conflicts and emotional detachment to joining gangs for protection. There were mixed opinions on the utility of calling the police because they did not consistently respond.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings show how community violence is embedded in the lived realities of adolescent boys. Interventions must address both current and historical causes by improving employment, teaching communication and conflict resolution skills and rebuilding relationships between communities and police.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13089905/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147724141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Annual Acknowledgement of Reviewers.","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00863-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-026-00863-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 1","pages":"311-315"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13004777/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving the Assessment of Childhood Adversity: Factors Influencing Questionnaire and Interview Method Concordance.","authors":"Austen McGuire, George M Slavich, Neal Kingston, Damion Grasso, Yo Jackson","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00817-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40653-026-00817-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although caregiver reports of adverse life events (ALEs) in young children yield notable discrepancies for face-to-face interview vs. paper-and-pencil questionnaire assessments, the factors contributing to these differences are not well understood. The present study addressed this knowledge gap by examining multiple factor domains for caregivers (e.g., caregivers' assessment beliefs, mental health, demographics) that might play a role in these discrepancies. Participants were 57 caregivers (<i>M</i> _age = 33.72; 96.5% biological mothers; 61.4% Black/African American) of pre-school and school-age children who completed an interview and questionnaire ALE assessment, as well as measures of mental health challenges and research participation beliefs (e.g., positive experience, privacy, research rights). Concordance between formats at the participant level was mostly in the moderate range. Results suggested that participants were more likely to believe they could exercise their research rights (e.g., know they could terminate the assessment at any time) during the interview format relative to questionnaire format. Caregiver mental health, race-congruence with the interviewer, and participation beliefs were not significantly associated with total agreement. However, participants from lower federal poverty levels tended to demonstrate lower agreement between formats, compared to participants from higher federal poverty levels. Taken together, these findings highlight the need for dual approaches to assess ALEs in children when relying on caregiver report, as well as to ensure the aspects of the ALE administration procedure (including before and after the ALE assessment) are similar across assessment formats. This may be especially important when working with families from low-income backgrounds to improve detection of ALEs in young children.</p><p><strong>Supplementary information: </strong>The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40653-026-00817-2.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 1","pages":"235-247"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13004759/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Trauma-Informed Parenting Skills for Resource Parents: A Pilot Study of Acceptability, Feasibility, and Effectiveness.","authors":"Ginny Sprang, Stephanie Gusler, Jessica Eslinger, Adrienne Whitt","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00824-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-026-00824-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Children entering foster care have often been exposed to a myriad of traumatic events- abuse, neglect, and exposure to violence (Shaw et al., 2015). These experiences can be destabilizing and dysregulating, and present considerable challenges to resource parents charged with introducing stability into their lives (Humphreys et al., 2022). Trauma-informed parenting strategies are noted to improve a resource parent's capacity to manage a child's trauma sequelae, and to improve family resiliency, though many of these programs are didactic in nature. For families needing therapeutic support, evidence-based intervention options are limited (Angelow et al., 2023; Patterson et al., 2018).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This pilot study examines intervention feasibility, acceptability, and outcomes of the Trauma-Informed Parenting for Resource Parents intervention in 34 resource parents, over time. It was hypothesized that disruption worry, trauma-informed knowledge and skills, caregiving efficacy, and secondary traumatic stress would improve, considering the number of placements, child sex and age, and mode of delivery.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Statistically significant changes were noted in disruption worry and knowledge and skills from pre to post that were sustained at follow-up. Significant changes in empathy were noted that varied by the sex of the index child; improvements remained constant at follow-up. Session rating scores indicated intervention acceptability, and measures of feasibility identified significant challenges related to completion of study measures, even in those who completed the intervention.</p><p><strong>Implications: </strong>Based on the results of this study, there is evidence of effectiveness though authors recommend enhancements to the intervention and evaluation protocol for further implementation and study.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 1","pages":"17-29"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13004798/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adolescent Delinquency Following Exposure to Childhood Traumatic Experiences: The Moderating Role of Resilience Factors.","authors":"Jingyi Zhu, Matt Bruce","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00826-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-026-00826-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While the association between childhood traumatic experiences and subsequent adolescent delinquent behaviors is well established, commensurate understanding of the mitigating role of resilience factors remain poorly understood and warrant further investigation. This systematic review aims to examine empirically validated resilience factors that mitigate the negative outcome associated with childhood traumatic experience among adolescents who engage in, or are at risk of, delinquent behaviors. A total of 104 studies published between 2004 to 2022 were systematically identified according to PRISMA Guidelines through PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Dissertation & Thesis Global through ProQuest, and Sociological Abstract in May 2023. 67 studies were screened, and twelve studies that met the inclusion criteria were included. The findings were summarized. The result indicated that both internal (e.g., positive coping styles, religiosity, age, future orientation, self-esteem, mastery, sense of relatedness and emotional reactivity); and external resilience factors (e.g., family communication, school connectedness, engagement in community traditions, and peer role models) can contribute to ameliorating the impact of childhood traumatic experiences. This systematic review provides an empirical and conceptual examination of resilience factors that may prevent or mitigate the negative outcome of childhood traumatic experiences among adolescents who engage in, or are at risk of, delinquent behaviors. A conceptual model of the interaction between internal and external resilience factors and recommendations for future research were provided. The number and limitations of included studies also indicate the urgent need for more primary research in this area.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 1","pages":"195-207"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13004780/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unveiling Hidden Trauma: Age-Specific Acute Stress Responses in Children and Adolescents after the 2023 Turkey Earthquakes.","authors":"Meltem Günaydın, Özge Çelik Büyükceran, Rahime Duygu Temelturk, Ayşegül Şen Demir, Didem Behice Oztop","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00838-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-026-00838-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to examine the acute stress responses in children and adolescents following these earthquakes, focusing on developmental differences across age groups. This study included 70 children and adolescents aged 2-18, who experienced the earthquakes and were recruited from a specialized child and adolescent disaster outpatient clinic between February 8 and March 9, 2023. The sample was divided into three age groups: preschool (2-6 years), school-age (6-11 years), and adolescent (11-18 years). The Acute Stress Disorder Short Scale -Child Age 11-17 (NSESSS) was used to assess acute stress symptoms in adolescents. Sociodemographic data and earthquake-related experiences were also collected. Of the 70 participants, 11.4% met the diagnostic criteria for acute stress disorder (ASD). The prevalence of ASD was 5.8% in preschoolers, 9.3% in school-aged children, and 16% in adolescents. The most common symptoms varied by age group, with arousal symptoms being the most frequent across all groups. Sleep problems were prevalent, affecting 70.6% of preschoolers, 57.1% of school-aged children, and 76% of adolescents. The study highlighted the importance of early identification and intervention for psychological distress following natural disasters. The findings underscore the acute mental health impact of earthquakes on children and adolescents, revealing significant symptomatology even in the absence of formal ASD diagnosis. Tailored interventions considering developmental stages are essential for effective support and recovery. Further research with larger samples is needed to deepen understanding and improve post-disaster mental health strategies for young populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 1","pages":"283-294"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13004803/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Trauma-Informed Attitudes and Practices of Early Childhood Special Education Teachers: A Mixed Methods Exploration.","authors":"Mia Chudzik, Catherine Corr, Abby Hardy","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00818-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-026-00818-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Young children with disabilities experience trauma at high rates. Early childhood special education teachers play a critical role in supporting these children through the use of trauma-informed care. This study explored early childhood special education teachers' trauma-informed attitudes and practices. Twelve early childhood special education teachers in one Midwestern state participated in this study. A mixed methods study was conducted, with participants completing a survey to measure trauma-informed attitudes and participating in interviews to explore trauma-informed practices. Participants were aware of the impact of trauma on the children in their class and described various factors that impacted their use of trauma-informed care. Implications for research and practice are discussed related to the provision of trauma-informed care for young children with disabilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 1","pages":"95-108"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13004800/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Childhood Adversity and Reactive Attachment Disorder in Adolescents: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Florencia Talmón-Knuser, Lidia Flores-Cantos, Alba Espuig, Francisco González-Sala, Laura Lacomba-Trejo","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00830-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-026-00830-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), particularly those related to caregiving, can compromise the attachment bond that children establish with their primary caregivers. This study aimed to understand, through a systematic review, the relationship between ACEs that occurred in early life and the symptoms of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) during adolescence. Using the PRISMA methodology, a search was conducted in the Web of Contents databases Science, ProQuest Central, PubMed and Scopus. The search yielded 1,443 results, of which only 8 met the inclusion criteria. The results show that there is a relationship between ACEs and a greater presence of RAD symptoms, as well as other mental health problems in adolescents. Likewise, those adolescents who are under some protective measure and have experienced ACEs, present more symptoms associated with RAD. It can be concluded that ACEs have negative consequences on establishing secure bonds, leading to more significant development of RAD and its maintenance during adolescence. The results can help to propose prevention and intervention strategies in vulnerable groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 1","pages":"45-57"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13004762/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"\"Does the Montessori Approach To Healing Trauma-Affected Children Align with the \"Regulate, Relate, and Reason\" Phase of the NME? A Thematic Analysis.","authors":"Bernadette Phillips","doi":"10.1007/s40653-025-00790-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-025-00790-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Given the pervasiveness of childhood trauma, there is a move to create models to support trauma-affected children in schools. The <i>Regulate</i>, <i>Relate and Reason</i> (3R's) phase of the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) is an example. However, historical models such as Montessori, have largely been ignored. The aim of this study was to compare the 3R's of the NME with the Montessori model, (which historically was reputed to be effective in healing trauma-affected children) and examine whether Montessori's model aligns with the neuroscientific principles and practices undergirding the 3R's of the NME. Braun & Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis was used. The three themes identified were: - how Montessori (a) intentionally incorporated activities into the curriculum that provided repetitive neural input to the brainstem thus helping children to regulate; (b) intentionally created a rich relational environment (a non-traditional teacher, mixed age groups and peer teaching); and (c) explained that children are neurobiologically unable, rather than unwilling, to use reason when they are distressed. This paper suggests that the century year old Montessori model aligns closely with the neuroscientific principles undergirding the NME (3Rs), and that evidence of this alignment could be empowering for the thousands of contemporary Montessori educators globally (who are increasingly facing the task of supporting trauma-affected children), because it will provide them with further scientific backing for the uniqueness of the Montessori model and may enhance their professional practice and confidence giving them a 'head-start' in relation to their ability to support trauma-affected children.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 1","pages":"135-145"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13004790/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}