Journal Details

Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma

Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma


Published By: Routledge
Volume Number: 3
Frequency: 4 issues per year
Print ISSN: 1936-1521
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Aims & Scope

The latest research, theory, and practical applications on helping to prevent and treat children suffering from traumatic symptoms and disorders

The Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma presents original research, and prevention and treatment strategies for dealing with symptoms and disorders related to the psychological effects of trauma. The journal examines intervention models directed toward the individual, family, and community; new theoretical models and approaches; and public policy proposals and innovations. With a multidisciplinary approach that draws input from the psychological, medical, social work, sociological, public health, and legal fields, the journal features research, intervention approaches and evidence-based programs, theoretical articles, specific review articles, brief reports and case studies, and commentaries on current and/or controversial topics.

Edited by Dr. Robert A. Geffner, Founder and President of the Family Violence and Sexual Assault Institute, and President of Alliant International University's Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma in San Diego, CA, and Dr. Joyanna Silberg, Coordinator of Trauma Disorder Services for Children at Baltimore's Sheppard Pratt Hospital, the Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, examines the effects of childhood maltreatment; loss; natural disasters; political conflict; exposure to or victimization from family or community violence; ethnic, gender, or class discrimination; and physical injury, diseases, and painful or debilitating medical treatments.

Each issue of the Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma explores:

  • empirical studies on any aspect of child and adolescent trauma
  • community violence or trauma prevention programs
  • intervention programs and techniques, especially evidence-based practice
  • long term effects of child and adolescent trauma
  • biopsychosocial or bioecological approaches to child and adolescent trauma
  • assessment of child or adolescent trauma
  • effects of war, family or other violence, natural disasters, abuse, etc. on children and adolescents
The Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma is an important resource for practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and academics who work with children exposed to traumatic events.
 
The Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, the Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, and the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse are all edited by Dr. Robert Geffner. If you are interested in submitting an article but are uncertain about which journal your article may be best suited for, please contact the editor at journals@alliant.edu. 
 
Peer Review Policy: All articles have undergone anonymous double-blind peer review.