Policy Glossary

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Intervention

A variety of services provided to an individual that meet an assessed need (e.g., medical treatment, evidence-based core programs, life skills training, education/work programs, activities).

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Pathway

The decisions, choices, situations, and opportunities that lead into the criminal justice system, influenced by economics, relationships, culture, family dynamics, and physical/ mental health issues.

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Self-Efficacy

Positive personal assessment and belief in one’s ability to succeed in reaching a desired outcome

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Strength-Based, Family Focused Approach

A principle recognizing family and pro-social networks as assets built on strengths, resources, and inclusiveness. This approach is relational in nature and acknowledges a broad definition of family.

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Trauma

Interpersonal violence (e.g., physical and sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, or neglect) and/or the witnessing of violence, institutionalization, acts of terror, disasters, and war.

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Trauma-Informed Practice

A practice that creates conditions of safety, healing, and recovery and incorporates the knowledge of the prevalence, impact, and centrality of trauma into all aspects of the work.

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