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
Implementation resources
Download the sector guide and parental consent template for planning and implementation.