Rates of aggressive behavior among Justice-Involved Young Women (JIYW) have risen, yet there is limited research and intervention aimed specifically at this group.
The study hypothesized that greater self-restraint in JIYW could lessen the impact of exposure to violence on aggressive behavior.
Findings indicated that self-restraint serves as a protective factor, reducing the likelihood of serious aggressive offending among those with violent exposure, emphasizing the importance of trauma-responsive interventions to improve social skills.
The study analyzed Twitter data related to the officer-involved shooting of Alton Sterling, focusing on tweets from the 30 days following the incident.
Personal opinions dominated the tweets, often reflecting fear and violence, rather than factual or neutral information.
The absence of communication from local leaders highlighted the need for established protocols in using social media to foster healing and community cohesion after trauma.