Johanna K.P. Greeson

TL;DR: Compared to youth with other types of trauma, those with complex trauma histories had significantly higher rates of internalizing problems, posttraumatic stress, and clinical diagnoses, and differed on some demographic variables.

TL;DR: Given the high prevalence rates of trauma exposure in youth in residential treatment, evidence-based guidelines are needed to identify youth most likely to benefit from this setting, and Pretreatment and post-treatment rates of impairment significantly decreased in both groups.

TL;DR: For example, the authors found that cumulative exposure to up to 20 different types of trauma and bereavement/loss incrementally predicts high-risk adolescent behavior beyond demographic variables, including attachment difficulties, skipping school, running away from home, substance abuse, suicidality, criminality, self-injury, alcohol use, and victim of sexual exploitation.

TL;DR: In this article, a qualitative study of older foster youth of color with their natural mentors was conducted using the grounded theory approach, identifying relationship characteristics that matter, support I receive, how I've changed, thoughts on my future, and what I think about foster care.

TL;DR: "Like a parent," "role model," and "guidance/advice" were significantly associated with assets among both former and nonformer foster youth, and the value of increasing the understanding of natural mentor roles for intervention development is highlighted.