Although morality (systemic judgment of determining right or wrong), has been taught, researched and written about over the decades, society has been faced with the challenges of a questionable moral structure and a plethora of moral injuries. This paper reviews current literature and research about moral injury as well as the structure on which morality is founded. Current research shows that one of the consequences of an irreconcilable moral belief is moral injury or a soul injury, (coined by Dr. Marvin Westwood in a recent lecture at St. Thomas University), with symptoms that are similar to PTSD and other mental illnesses or disorders. By focusing on moral injury as a deep psychological and spiritual wound, forgiveness as a theological and spiritual approach, is the most effective framework to address the wound of moral injury.
{"title":"Disruption of Moral Reasoning and Moral Judgment: Moral Injury and Healing Through Forgiveness","authors":"R. Fleur","doi":"10.33790/jmhsb1100139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100139","url":null,"abstract":"Although morality (systemic judgment of determining right or wrong), has been taught, researched and written about over the decades, society has been faced with the challenges of a questionable moral structure and a plethora of moral injuries. This paper reviews current literature and research about moral injury as well as the structure on which morality is founded. Current research shows that one of the consequences of an irreconcilable moral belief is moral injury or a soul injury, (coined by Dr. Marvin Westwood in a recent lecture at St. Thomas University), with symptoms that are similar to PTSD and other mental illnesses or disorders. By focusing on moral injury as a deep psychological and spiritual wound, forgiveness as a theological and spiritual approach, is the most effective framework to address the wound of moral injury.","PeriodicalId":179784,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130674206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Wimsatt, Kim L. Stansbury, G. Simpson, Yarneccia D. Dyson, K. Bolton, Rhonda Brown
Young Adults Maureen Wimsatt, Ph.D., M.S.W1., Kim L. Stansbury, M.S.W, Ph.D2*., Gaynell M. Simpson, Ph.D., LCSW (GA)3, Yarneccia D. Dyson, M.S.W., Ph.D4., Kristin W. Bolton, Ph.D., M.S.W5., Rhonda Brown, MSW6 1Development Director, Sacramento Native American Health Center, Sacramento, CA, United States. 2Associate Professor, School of Social Work, North Carolina State University. Raleigh, NC., United States. 3PT Instructor, Georgia State University, School of Social Work. Atlanta, GA., United States. 4Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Greensboro, NC., United States. 5Associate Professor, University of North Carolina-Wilmington. Willington, NC. United States. 6MSW Student at the joint University of North Carolina-Greensboro/North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University MSW Program. Greensboro, NC. United States. Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour Wimsatt, M., et al. (2020). J Ment Health Soc Behav, 2(2):125 https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100125
莫琳·温萨特，博士，硕士。，金立文，M.S.W, Ph.D2*。， Gaynell M. Simpson, Ph.D.， LCSW (GA)3, Yarneccia D. Dyson, M.S.W, Ph.D4。， Kristin W. Bolton, Ph.D.， M.S.W5。朗达·布朗，MSW6;美国加利福尼亚州萨克拉门托萨克拉门托印第安人健康中心发展主任;2北卡罗来纳州立大学社会工作学院副教授。罗利,数控。美国乔治亚州立大学社会工作学院讲师。亚特兰大,乔治亚州。4北卡罗莱纳大学格林斯博罗分校社会工作系助理教授。格林斯博罗,数控。5北卡罗来纳大学威尔明顿分校副教授。威灵顿,数控。美国，北卡罗莱纳大学格林斯博罗分校/北卡罗莱纳农业和技术州立大学城市固体废物联合项目的6名学生。格林斯博罗,数控。美国。《心理健康与社会行为杂志》，文萨特，M.等人(2020)。中国卫生社会行为杂志，2(2):125 https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100125
{"title":"Gender Differences in Depression Literacy Among African American Young Adults","authors":"M. Wimsatt, Kim L. Stansbury, G. Simpson, Yarneccia D. Dyson, K. Bolton, Rhonda Brown","doi":"10.33790/jmhsb1100125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100125","url":null,"abstract":"Young Adults Maureen Wimsatt, Ph.D., M.S.W1., Kim L. Stansbury, M.S.W, Ph.D2*., Gaynell M. Simpson, Ph.D., LCSW (GA)3, Yarneccia D. Dyson, M.S.W., Ph.D4., Kristin W. Bolton, Ph.D., M.S.W5., Rhonda Brown, MSW6 1Development Director, Sacramento Native American Health Center, Sacramento, CA, United States. 2Associate Professor, School of Social Work, North Carolina State University. Raleigh, NC., United States. 3PT Instructor, Georgia State University, School of Social Work. Atlanta, GA., United States. 4Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Greensboro, NC., United States. 5Associate Professor, University of North Carolina-Wilmington. Willington, NC. United States. 6MSW Student at the joint University of North Carolina-Greensboro/North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University MSW Program. Greensboro, NC. United States. Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour Wimsatt, M., et al. (2020). J Ment Health Soc Behav, 2(2):125 https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100125","PeriodicalId":179784,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115895784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuju Chou1*, Richard Shillcock2 1*Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, National Dong Hwa University. No. 1, Sec. 2, Dashieh Road, Shofeng, Hualien, 974, Taiwan 2School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, 10 Crichton Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AB, United Kingdom Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour Chou Y, et al., J Ment Health Soc Behav 2019, 1: 102 https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100102
{"title":"An Increasing Bilateral Advantage in Chinese Reading","authors":"Yu-Ju Chou, R. Shillcock","doi":"10.33790/jmhsb1100102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100102","url":null,"abstract":"Yuju Chou1*, Richard Shillcock2 1*Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, National Dong Hwa University. No. 1, Sec. 2, Dashieh Road, Shofeng, Hualien, 974, Taiwan 2School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, 10 Crichton Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AB, United Kingdom Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour Chou Y, et al., J Ment Health Soc Behav 2019, 1: 102 https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100102","PeriodicalId":179784,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114198114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Objective: This quantitative research study employed a correlational design to determine if there is an association between social support, psychological distress, and wellness among American Indian and Alaska Native mental health practitioners (AI/ANMHPs). Methods: A quantitative correlational approach examined to what extent a relationship exists between social support, psychological distress, and wellness among mental health practitioners who are Native American. The variable of psychological distress was measured by the Outcome Questionnaire 45 (OQ-45.2), the variable of social support was measured by the Multidimensional Scale of Social Support (MSPSS), the variable and the variable of wellness was measured using the Five Factor Wellness Inventory (5F-WEL). Results: The sample comprised 95 AI/ANMHPs in the United States. A Spearman’s rank-order correlation was used to explore the relationship between social support and psychological distress (RQ1) and social support and wellness (RQ2) among AI/ANMHPs. The results of the study indicate a statistically significant negative correlation between social support and psychological distress (rs= -0.386, p < .001) and a statistically significant positive correlation between social support and wellness (rs = 0.439, p < .001). Conclusions: The current study found two statistically significant correlations. Social support was statistically significantly negatively correlated with psychological distress, and social support was statistically significantly positively correlated with overall wellness. These findings suggest that as the NAMHPs perceive more social support, their psychological distress decreases; so, NAMHPs need more culturally responsive support if they want to manage distress.
目的:本定量研究采用相关设计来确定美国印第安人和阿拉斯加土著心理健康从业者(AI/ANMHPs)的社会支持、心理困扰和健康之间是否存在关联。方法:一种定量的相关方法检验了社会支持、心理困扰和心理健康之间的关系在多大程度上存在于印第安人心理健康从业人员中。心理困扰变量采用结局问卷45 (OQ-45.2)测量，社会支持变量采用社会支持多维量表(MSPSS)测量，健康变量和健康变量采用五因素健康量表(5F-WEL)测量。结果:样本包括美国的95个AI/ANMHPs。采用Spearman秩序相关分析AI/ANMHPs中社会支持与心理困扰(RQ1)和社会支持与健康(RQ2)的关系。研究结果表明，社会支持与心理困扰呈显著负相关(rs= -0.386, p < 0.001);社会支持与心理健康呈显著正相关(rs= 0.439, p < 0.001)。结论:本研究发现两项具有统计学意义的相关性。社会支持与心理困扰呈显著负相关，与整体健康呈显著正相关。这些发现表明，当NAMHPs感受到更多的社会支持时，他们的心理困扰就会减少;因此，如果NAMHPs想要控制痛苦，他们需要更多的文化响应支持。
{"title":"Perspectives of American Indian/Alaska Native Mental Health Practitioners on Psychological Distress, Social Support, and Wellness","authors":"Mark Standing Eagle Baez","doi":"10.33790/jmhsb1100174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100174","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This quantitative research study employed a correlational design to determine if there is an association between social support, psychological distress, and wellness among American Indian and Alaska Native mental health practitioners (AI/ANMHPs).\u0000Methods: A quantitative correlational approach examined to what extent a relationship exists between social support, psychological distress, and wellness among mental health practitioners who are Native American. The variable of psychological distress was measured by the Outcome Questionnaire 45 (OQ-45.2), the variable of social support was measured by the Multidimensional Scale of Social Support (MSPSS), the variable and the variable of wellness was measured using the Five Factor Wellness Inventory (5F-WEL).\u0000Results: The sample comprised 95 AI/ANMHPs in the United States. A Spearman’s rank-order correlation was used to explore the relationship between social support and psychological distress (RQ1) and social support and wellness (RQ2) among AI/ANMHPs. The results of the study indicate a statistically significant negative correlation between social support and psychological distress (rs= -0.386, p < .001) and a statistically significant positive correlation between social support and wellness (rs = 0.439, p < .001).\u0000Conclusions: The current study found two statistically significant correlations. Social support was statistically significantly negatively correlated with psychological distress, and social support was statistically significantly positively correlated with overall wellness. These findings suggest that as the NAMHPs perceive more social support, their psychological distress decreases; so, NAMHPs need more culturally responsive support if they want to manage distress.","PeriodicalId":179784,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128873608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Acceptance and Inclusivity: An Islamic Artforms Perspective","authors":"","doi":"10.33790/jmhsb1100109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100109","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":179784,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127347423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sherri Harper Woods, J. Mincher, Priscilla N. Gitimu
s Self-care in social work is acknowledged as a preventative, ethical and critical practice of holistic wellness. This article briefly introduces and reports the findings of 64 licensed social workers and counselors who participated in the Hurt Pounds: A Biopsychosocial-spiritual study. The Hurt Pounds study examined the potential Biopsychosocial-Spiritual (BPSS) relationship between self-com-passion, forgiveness, disordered eating, body image and body appreciation of licensed counselors and social workers as aspects of self-care. The article also introduces the theoretical framework on which the workshop was built and includes the practical applications of the BPSS model. The article concludes with guidelines for implementing the Hurt Pounds Self-care model workshop.
{"title":"Hurt Pounds: A Biopsychosocial-spiritual study","authors":"Sherri Harper Woods, J. Mincher, Priscilla N. Gitimu","doi":"10.33790/jmhsb1100111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100111","url":null,"abstract":"s Self-care in social work is acknowledged as a preventative, ethical and critical practice of holistic wellness. This article briefly introduces and reports the findings of 64 licensed social workers and counselors who participated in the Hurt Pounds: A Biopsychosocial-spiritual study. The Hurt Pounds study examined the potential Biopsychosocial-Spiritual (BPSS) relationship between self-com-passion, forgiveness, disordered eating, body image and body appreciation of licensed counselors and social workers as aspects of self-care. The article also introduces the theoretical framework on which the workshop was built and includes the practical applications of the BPSS model. The article concludes with guidelines for implementing the Hurt Pounds Self-care model workshop.","PeriodicalId":179784,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127476163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
there are limitations and unintended consequences of the policy with regard to the well-being of the children in kinship foster care. Additionally, the results indicated that social workers can collaborate as liaisons with all parties involved, known as the village, to improve policy practice.
{"title":"It Takes a Village: A Policy Analysis of Texas Permanency Care Assistance Act","authors":"D. Ivey","doi":"10.33790/jmhsb1100110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100110","url":null,"abstract":"there are limitations and unintended consequences of the policy with regard to the well-being of the children in kinship foster care. Additionally, the results indicated that social workers can collaborate as liaisons with all parties involved, known as the village, to improve policy practice.","PeriodicalId":179784,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128137733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: This study examines productive engagement among middle-age and older adults as a predictor of body mass classification over time, from a role theory perspective.] Methods: Longitudinal data (2010-2018) from the Health and Retirement Survey were analyzed using multinomial logistic regressions, with separate analyses for two age groups: middle-age (age 50-64; n=8,005) and older adults (age 65 and over; n=9,123). Results: For the middle-age sample, working more hours increased odds of being overweight, and more time spent caring for parents increased the odds of being obese. For older adults, informal volunteering decreased the odds of being underweight. For the most part, being in the obese category was predicted by health (more chronic conditions, worse self-rated health, less frequent vigorous exercise, and non-smoker status), and sociodemographic factors (lower earnings, lower education, Black race, and younger age) for both younger and older samples. Implications: The findings reinforce the benefits of public support for workplace wellness initiatives that promote healthy eating and exercise behaviors. Further, public funding could be used to support programs that promote informal volunteering for older adults could reduce the risks associated with being underweight, thus advancing social aims while promoting public health.
{"title":"The Impact of Productive Engagement on BMI Classification in Middle Age and Later Life","authors":"A. Curl","doi":"10.33790/jmhsb1100131","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100131","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study examines productive engagement among middle-age and older adults as a predictor of body mass classification over time, from a role theory perspective.]\u0000\u0000Methods: Longitudinal data (2010-2018) from the Health and Retirement Survey were analyzed using multinomial logistic regressions, with separate analyses for two age groups: middle-age (age 50-64; n=8,005) and older adults (age 65 and over; n=9,123).\u0000\u0000Results: For the middle-age sample, working more hours increased odds of being overweight, and more time spent caring for parents increased the odds of being obese. For older adults, informal volunteering decreased the odds of being underweight. For the most part, being in the obese category was predicted by health (more chronic conditions, worse self-rated health, less frequent vigorous exercise, and non-smoker status), and sociodemographic factors (lower earnings, lower education, Black race, and younger age) for both younger and older samples.\u0000\u0000Implications: The findings reinforce the benefits of public support for workplace wellness initiatives that promote healthy eating and exercise behaviors. Further, public funding could be used to support programs that promote informal volunteering for older adults could reduce the risks associated with being underweight, thus advancing social aims while promoting public health.","PeriodicalId":179784,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129011954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
There is limited research on culturally sensitive interventions to support African American caregivers of elderly relatives. This qualitative research study explores caregiving among twenty African American professional and managerial women baby boomers caring for older parents. Study findings generate a culturally relevant, African-centered caregiving perspective to add to the literature on caregiving. Study results support the application of Nguzo Saba principles – Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith) to African American caregiving practices. The knowledge generated from this study has implications for social work interventions with individuals, groups, and communities to support African American caregivers.
{"title":"Kawaida Theory and the Nguzo Saba: African-centered Caregiving for the Elders","authors":"Claudia C. Thorne","doi":"10.33790/jmhsb1100175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100175","url":null,"abstract":"There is limited research on culturally sensitive interventions to support African American caregivers of elderly relatives. This qualitative research study explores caregiving among twenty African American professional and managerial women baby boomers caring for older parents. Study findings generate a culturally relevant, African-centered caregiving perspective to add to the literature on caregiving. Study results support the application of Nguzo Saba principles – Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith) to African American caregiving practices. The knowledge generated from this study has implications for social work interventions with individuals, groups, and communities to support African American caregivers.","PeriodicalId":179784,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121155831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Objectives: Individuals who have experienced trauma engage more effectively when approached by professionals using a trauma-informed perspective. While trauma-informed (TI) practice has been recognized in legal settings, including immigration law, the nascent concepts are not applied widely or uniformly, and information and training about TI best practices remains minimal. The objectives of this review include the 1) identification of core TI concepts described in the existing legal literature; (2) identification of core TI concepts noted in the literature that are being practiced in legal systems; and 3) presentation of implications and recommendations. Method: A systematic review was conducted across electronic law databases for TI legal practices in immigration and asylum-seeking settings, 389 articles were identified and screened for eligibility resulting in 21 articles being included. Abstracting data from each article, a coding framework was developed that formed into the following five domains: presence of trauma in legal systems; TI lawyering defined; benefits of TI lawyering; TI lawyering skills and techniques, and TI lawyering pedagogy. Results: Despite limited literature, research findings provide 1) justification for the importance and benefits of TI lawyering, and 2) recommendations for the implementation of TI lawyering through all stages of an immigration/asylum lawyer's training and practice. Conclusions: Drawing from the literature, this study highlights the importance of TI legal practice to support increased trust and safety, better attorney-client relationships, client empowerment, and improved representation in proceedings. A definition of TI lawyering emerged, and a series of specific pedagogical and practice recommendations are posited.
{"title":"Trauma-Informed Lawyering in The Asylum Process: Engagement and Practice in Immigration Law","authors":"A. Webb, R. Gearing, H. Baker","doi":"10.33790/jmhsb1100171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jmhsb1100171","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Individuals who have experienced trauma engage more effectively when approached by professionals using a trauma-informed perspective. While trauma-informed (TI) practice has been recognized in legal settings, including immigration law, the nascent concepts are not applied widely or uniformly, and information and training about TI best practices remains minimal. The objectives of this review include the 1) identification of core TI concepts described in the existing legal literature; (2) identification of core TI concepts noted in the literature that are being practiced in legal systems; and 3) presentation of implications and recommendations.\u0000Method: A systematic review was conducted across electronic law databases for TI legal practices in immigration and asylum-seeking settings, 389 articles were identified and screened for eligibility resulting in 21 articles being included. Abstracting data from each article, a coding framework was developed that formed into the following five domains: presence of trauma in legal systems; TI lawyering defined; benefits of TI lawyering; TI lawyering skills and techniques, and TI lawyering pedagogy.\u0000Results: Despite limited literature, research findings provide 1) justification for the importance and benefits of TI lawyering, and 2) recommendations for the implementation of TI lawyering through all stages of an immigration/asylum lawyer's training and practice.\u0000Conclusions: Drawing from the literature, this study highlights the importance of TI legal practice to support increased trust and safety, better attorney-client relationships, client empowerment, and improved representation in proceedings. A definition of TI lawyering emerged, and a series of specific pedagogical and practice recommendations are posited.","PeriodicalId":179784,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Mental Health and Social Behaviour","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122265829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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