Developmental traumatology: its relevance to forensic adolescent settings

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Title:	Developmental traumatology: its relevance to forensic adolescent settings
Author(s):	Ernest Gralton, (Adolescent Developmental Disabilities, Malcolm Arnold House, St Andrew's Healthcare, Northampton), Angela Muchatuta, (Adolescent Service, Malcolm Arnold House, St Andrew's Healthcare, Northampton), Jaume Morey-Canellas, (Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry, Malcolm Arnold House, St Andrew's Healthcare, Northampton), Coro Lopez, (Malcolm Arnold House, St Andrew's Healthcare, Northampton)
Citation:	Ernest Gralton, Angela Muchatuta, Jaume Morey-Canellas, Coro Lopez, (2008) "Developmental traumatology: its relevance to forensic adolescent settings", The British Journal of Forensic Practice, Vol. 10 Iss: 2, pp.33 - 39
Keywords:	Abuse, Adolescent, Developmental traumatology, Forensic, Neglect
Article type:	General review
DOI:	10.1108/14636646200800012 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Recent research including advances in neuro-imaging indicates a profound effect on brain development as a result of exposure to abuse and neglect in childhood. This new area is called developmental traumatology. Areas of the brain that may particularly be affected are important in arousal control and executive function. Many adolescents presenting to forensic services have histories of neglect and abuse and deficits in key brain developmental functions. The management and treatment options for young people with developmental trauma and forensic needs are explored.