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“Bullets Have no Names”: A Qualitative Exploration of Community Trauma Among Black and Latinx Youth

Auteurs: Ijeoma Opara, David T. Lardier Jr., Isha Metzger, Andriana Herrera, Leshelle Franklin, Pauline Garcia-Reid, Robert J. Reid

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 8/2020

Abstract

Repeated exposure to violent crime and drug use among youth of color can have negative health and behavioral outcomes. Using a community trauma theoretical framework, this qualitative study examines the lived experiences of Black and Latinx youth living in an under-resourced community with high levels of violent crime. Data were collected through eleven focus groups comprising of (N = 59) youth. Common themes arose including daily occurrences of witnessing gun violence, feelings of hopelessness, and lack of opportunities among youth. Implications highlight the importance of youth serving community-based organizations to nurture resilience and community healing within trauma-exposed neighborhoods.

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Titel: “Bullets Have no Names”: A Qualitative Exploration of Community Trauma Among Black and Latinx Youth
Auteurs: Ijeoma Opara
David T. Lardier Jr.
Isha Metzger
Andriana Herrera
Leshelle Franklin
Pauline Garcia-Reid
Robert J. Reid
Publicatiedatum: 27-06-2020
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 8/2020
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-020-01764-8

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