A Proposed Treatment Plan for Incarcerated Male Juveniles Who Experience Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

This article details a plan for treating youth offenders who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Developed through work with youth offenders at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in 2005 and 2006, the proposed model incorporates evidence-based practice to develop a group treatment for adolescents. The plan demonstrates that creative interventions engage youth and may enable them to address symptoms of PTSD.