Josh Young’s Post

Exploring the Crucial Connection Between Trauma and Recidivism: A Call to Action for Justice and Mental Health Professionals: At the heart of many repeated encounters with the criminal justice system is an often-overlooked factor: trauma. Recent research underscores a stark reality—individuals experiencing trauma are disproportionately likely to re-offend. This connection lays the groundwork for us to rethink how we can support justice-impacted individuals more effectively. Trauma-informed care offers a beacon of hope. By adopting practices that recognize and address the psychological wounds of trauma, we can not only support individuals but also disrupt the cycle of re-offending. This approach necessitates a shift towards holistic interventions that cater to the underlying causes of dangerous behavior, promising better outcomes for all involved. How can we enhance community understanding of trauma's impact on recidivism? What are the most effective strategies for integrating trauma-informed practices within the criminal justice system? Join us in this vital conversation to forge paths toward healing and justice. Your expertise and actions can drive significant change. And check out the amazing work being done at Exodus's Center or Trauma Innovation. https://lnkd.in/evkkukKq #TraumaInformedCare #CriminalJusticeReform #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialJustice #EndRecidivism https://lnkd.in/ewgHHn-B

How was the class helpful? “Taught me how I affected people I didn’t think about.” A. Nigro “Finding exactly where I did the harm and finding accountability for my actions.” C. Escobedo “Yes, because I now understand how to control my ANGER!” J. Hintze - CJC TRANSFORMING HARM to HEALING to HOPE!   213th CJC Douglas Co. Dept. of Correctional Services, Omaha, NE. - CJC Peer Led Trauma Informed brief Restorative Justice Intervention (RJI) “Crime Victims Impact / Emotional Hygiene (Life Skills) class” Wednesday – April 3, 2024. Out of the nine (9) justice involved individuals who attended our RJ Intervention 67% demonstrated some level of empathetic response or insight into the effects their actions had on their victims or communities. The average ACE score (Adverse Childhood Experience – child trauma) for this class was a “7” out of 10; with eight or 89% rating our program EXCELLENT! #goodwillLincoln #victimimpactstatements #reentry #restorativejustice #transformativejustice

How was the class helpful? “By making me think more about the effects of my actions on the community.” M. Serrano “The Million dollar check tech (processing emotions - Emotional Hygiene).” M. Clear “Learned how to control ANGER!” A. Noah “Taught me new skills (The $`1,000,000 check and the anger tech).” C. Boutin - CJC TRANSFORMING HARM to HEALING to HOPE!   216th CJC Douglas Co. Dept. of Correctional Services, Omaha, NE. - CJC Peer Led Trauma Informed brief Restorative Justice Intervention (RJI) “Crime Victims Impact / Emotional Hygiene (Life Skills) class” Thursday – April 11, 2024. Out of the nine (9) justice involved individuals who attended our RJ Intervention 77% demonstrated some level of empathetic response or insight into the effects their actions had on their victims or communities. The average ACE score (Adverse Childhood Experience – child trauma) for this class was a “6” out of 10; with seven or 78% rating our program EXCELLENT! #goodwillLincoln #victimimpactstatements #reentry #restorativejustice #transformativejustice

New working paper with bocar ba and Meghna Baskar, and in collaboration with Mallory Sepler-King, is now out on National Bureau of Economic Research! This is a fun one. When do people think a police response is necessary, versus when do they think an alternative response would be acceptable, or even preferable? Does educating people about community-based alternatives to police service affect these choices? We find that educating people about alternative resources results in statistically significant decreases in likelihood to rely on police in every scenario for which alternatives exist, while increasing likelihood to rely on police for urgent, violent crises. Findings hold across the political spectrum, and respondents educated about police alternatives are significantly more likely to know that the 988 government hotline is available for suicide and mental health crises in a follow-up survey conducted six months after our initial experiment, highlighting the bipartisan and long-lasting impact of these educational efforts. https://lnkd.in/e5tkZnfM

247th CJC Douglas Co. Dept. of Correctional Services, Omaha, NE. - CJC Peer Led Trauma Informed brief Restorative Justice Intervention (RJI) “Crime Victims Impact/Emotional Hygiene (Life Skills) class” Wednesday August 14, 2024.  CJC TRANSFORMING HARM to HEALING and HOPE!   How was the class helpful?  “The class helps to prevent people from deflecting from denying accountability.”  D. Velasquez “Made me stop & think about what I did and what to do during future endeavors. I will take what I’ve learned & apply it in future (emotional hygiene tech).” J. Schmit   Out of the ten (10) justice involved individuals who attended our RJ Intervention 30% demonstrated some level of empathetic response or insight into the effects their actions had on their victims or communities. The average ACE score (Adverse Childhood Experience – child trauma) for this class was a “3” out of 10; with six or 60% rating our program EXCELLENT!

How was the class helpful? “I learned multiple ways to deal with my anger and to know my victims.” A. Garcia “Learning how to problem solving before you react.” R. Jenkins “It gives me better understanding about how I effaced the victims and others.” M. Short  “Very helpful we need more classes like this one.” W. Kimbrough - CJC TRANSFORMING HARM to HEALING to HOPE!   198th CJC Douglas Co. Dept. of Correctional Services, Omaha, NE.  CJC Trauma Informed brief Restorative Justice Intervention (RJI) “Crime Victims Impact / Emotional Hygiene (Life Skills) class” Thursday – February 1, 2024. Out of the elven (11) justice involved individuals who attended our RJ Intervention 54% demonstrated some level of empathetic response or insight into the effects their actions had on their victims or communities. The average ACE score (Adverse Childhood Experiences – trauma) for this class was a “6” with ten or 91% rating our program EXCELLENT! #goodwillLincoln #victimimpactstatements #reentry #restorativejustice #transformativejustice

Are you interested in discovering the hidden truths of trauma within Illinois prisons? Our latest study uncovers a staggering 89% of prisoners have faced multiple traumatic events.  Intriguingly, nearly a quarter exhibit symptoms of PTSD. The research article sheds light on critical implications for policy and practice. Click here to read about the complex link between trauma and substance use.  https://lnkd.in/ggv3mDz6 #trauma #research #mentalhealthawareness

Here's how I turned my life around... I’m Dhruva MD, a Board Certified Practicing Family Doctor living with Bipolar Brilliance. I spent three stints in juvenile detention, facing a future that seemed destined for either prison or worse. But against all odds, I secured seven scholarships into medical school. I proudly served as a prison doctor for 6 months at Stafford Creek Corrections, where I bring compassion and care to those in need. No matter your past, you have the power to shape your future. Mind Hygiene™ has been my anchor in this journey—it's about nurturing our mental well-being through self-care, resilience, and building meaningful connections. Believe in yourself, seize opportunities, and never underestimate the impact of compassion. I have FREE Resources to help you become Brilliantly Bipolar. You can get your FREE Mind Hygiene™ Guide from my link in bio today + receive weekly guidance from me in your email inbox. #bipolar #bipolarawareness #bipolardisorderawareness #bipolarlife #bipolar1 #bipolar2 #bipolarawareness #bipolarrecovery #mania #bipolartreatment #bipolarsolutions #bipolarmania #bipolardepression #bipolarchallenge #bipolardisoder #bipolarwarrior #bipolarstrong #bipolarproblems #bipolarsupport #bipolar2disorder #bipolardisordertype2 #bipolartype1 #bipolarmind #bipolardisordertype1 #bipolar1disorder

How was the class helpful? “I liked most the harm/damage listening reports and realizing the “Ripple Effect.” S. Sewell “The Gift - $1,000,000 check (Emotion Hygiene Tech.).” A. Wait “I really appreciate you showing me how I affected not only the victim but everyone. Keep doing good.” C. Saxon - CJC TRANSFORMING HARM to HEALING to HOPE!   211th CJC Douglas Co. Dept. of Correctional Services, Omaha, NE.  - CJC Peer Led Trauma Informed brief Restorative Justice Intervention (RJI) “Crime Victims Impact / Emotional Hygiene (Life Skills) class” Thursday – March 21, 2024. Out of the five (5) justice involved individuals who attended our RJ Intervention 100% demonstrated some level of empathetic response or insight into the effects their actions had on their victims or communities. The average ACE score (Adverse Childhood Experience – child trauma) for this class was an “8” out of 10, with all five or 100% rating our program EXCELLENT! #goodwillLincoln #victimimpactstatements #reentry #restorativejustice #transformativejustice

I want to highlight the excellent proactive work at OCSD! The Sheriff’s Department is triaging non-violent and non-criminal behavioral health and homeless-related calls for service and diverting them to OC Links, the 24-hour, 7 days a week Behavioral Health Line. The roughly 10,000 calls for service each year involving mental health and other non-criminal issues will be evaluated by trained OC Links navigators, who will dispatch the appropriate counselor to the scene. The counselors will respond to the scene and could still request police or fire to assist if the situation changes. This is a win-win. Diverting these calls makes deputies more readily available for in-progress crimes and proactive policing— keeping our communities safer! For more information, please visit the following link. https://lnkd.in/gsmT3PSr