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1 results foundAuthor: Takala, Chelsea Title: A Quantitative Exploration into the Backgrounds of Gang Members in the Breaking the Cycle Program in Toronto Summary: Gang affiliated youth often come from inner city communities that experience a multitude of challenges. Many of these challenges can result in the experience of trauma and traumatic experiences. Neither issue of youth gangs nor high risk youth and trauma has been researched within a Canadian context. The purpose of this study was to explore the nature of trauma common to gang involved youth and the impact these experiences may have on their mental, physical and emotional health, including the prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and other symptoms present. A quantitative assessment tool named the DAPS assessment was administered by program staff to participants of Toronto‟s only gang specific program named “Breaking the Cycle” over the last five years. This data was then processed through an exploratory, quasi-experimental, post-test design. Of the 85 tools administered, 77 were considered valid according to the DAPS validity scales. Of the 77 participants included in this study, 100% had experienced at least one form of trauma. The average number of differing traumatic experiences was 6.25. The prevalence of PTSD was 66.2%. Symptoms including hyperarousal, reexperiencing, flashbacks, avoidance, suicidality and substance usage were significant and differed between genders. Details: Toronto, Canada: York University, 2010. 70p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed August 1, 2011 at: http://www.cantraining.org/linked/chelsea_s%20paper.pdf Year: 2010 Country: Canada URL: http://www.cantraining.org/linked/chelsea_s%20paper.pdf Shelf Number: 122237 Keywords: Gangs (Toronto, Canada) |