“You can run but you can't hide”: How formerly incarcerated young men navigate neighborhood risks

Abrams, Laura S.; Terry, Diane

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2014.03.012

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“…Qualitative research has identified potential hidden talents that arise from living in harsh, unpredictable environments; however, in this work, they are not labeled as such. For example, Abrams and Terry's (2017) study “ Everyday Desistance ” identifies how formerly incarcerated youth are able to manage a host of complex daily decisions, reading the environment for safety or danger cues and reacting promptly, reading people quickly for integrity or genuineness, and exercising great resourcefulness in the face of hardships (see also Abrams & Terry, 2014). Similarly, the work of sociologist Elijah Anderson, who coined the termed “code of the street” (Anderson, 1999), illustrates the nuances of how those affected by neighborhood disorganization are able to “code switch” for self-protection.…”

Section: Incorporating Hidden Talents Into Social Work Theory and Pra...mentioning

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Hidden talents in harsh environments

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Although early-life adversity can undermine healthy development, children growing up in harsh environments may develop intact, or even enhanced, skills for solving problems in high-adversity contexts (i.e., “hidden talents”). Here we situate the hidden talents model within a larger interdisciplinary framework. Summarizing theory and research on hidden talents, we propose that stress-adapted skills represent a form of adaptive intelligence that enables individuals to function within the constraints of harsh, unpredictable environments. We discuss the alignment of the hidden talents model with current knowledge about human brain development following early adversity; examine potential applications of this perspective to multiple sectors concerned with youth from harsh environments, including education, social services, and juvenile justice; and compare the hidden talents model with contemporary developmental resilience models. We conclude that the hidden talents approach offers exciting new directions for research on developmental adaptations to childhood adversity, with translational implications for leveraging stress-adapted skills to more effectively tailor education, jobs, and interventions to fit the needs and potentials of individuals from a diverse range of life circumstances. This approach affords a well-rounded view of people who live with adversity that avoids stigma and communicates a novel, distinctive, and strength-based message.

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“…Housing facilities that are located outside of areas where TAY transition from public systems may limit accessibility to established supports and continuity of care (Barton, 2006). On the other hand, formerly incarcerated youth may wish to move away from their pasts to establish meaningful networks integral to their foundation for a successful transition to adulthood (Abrams & Terry, 2014). As such, it could be argued TAY housing that is not located where youth exit correctional facilities may be beneficial for their transition to adulthood experiences and expanded opportunities for positive peer socialization, employment, or a fresh start.…”

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“…Further, regardless of whether they are TAYspecific, all beds are located in low-income ZIP codes. a successful transition to adulthood (Abrams & Terry, 2014). As such, it could be argued that TAY housing that is not located where youth exit correctional facilities may be beneficial for their transition to adulthood experiences and expanded opportunities for positive peer socialization, employment, or a fresh start.…”

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Where are the Beds? Housing Locations for Transition Age Youth Exiting Public Systems

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Freisthler

Curry

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Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Service

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Transition age youth (TAY) from the child welfare and juvenile justice systems experience high rates of homelessness, but little is known about the neighborhoods to which they return after they exit these systems. This exploratory study investigates whether housing options are located in areas where TAY exit public systems and if the characteristics of areas surrounding these facilities support their transition to adulthood. Results show that housing is not related to areas where TAY exit public systems. Further, supportive housing and shelter density is related to low-income areas. Implications for practice and policy on housing locations for TAY are discussed.

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“…Low-income African Americans and Hispanics are much more likely than poor Whites to experience the effects of concentrated disadvantage, including offending and victimization (Jargowsky, 2015). Youths in juvenile institutions also are disproportionately minority, and many come from these low-income, socially disorganized areas that are more often policed (Abrams & Hyun, 2009; Abrams & Terry, 2014; Bishop & Lieber, 2012; Inderbitzin, 2005).…”

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Fear of Victimization Among Incarcerated Youths: Examining the Effects of Institutional “Neighborhood” Characteristics and Gang Membership

Lane

Armstrong²,

Fox

2018

Youth & Society

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This study examines whether neighborhood factors found to predict fear of crime among the general population can be adapted to explain inmate fear of victimization inside juvenile correctional institutions. We test (a) whether institutional physical disorder, resident trust, and formal social control can predict fear of victimization, and (b) whether the importance of these factors for fear of victimization varies based on preincarceration street gang status. Using data from a large national sample of incarcerated youths, findings indicate non-gang members are more afraid of institutional victimization than gang members, confirming findings about levels of fear between these groups on the street. “Neighborhood” (institutional) physical disorder and resident trust predicted fear for gang and non-gang youths, whereas formal social control was significant only among non-gang youths. We discuss policy implications and directions for future research.

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“You can run but you can't hide”: How formerly incarcerated young men navigate neighborhood risks

Cited by 11 publications

References 16 publications

Hidden talents in harsh environments

Hidden talents in harsh environments

Where are the Beds? Housing Locations for Transition Age Youth Exiting Public Systems

Fear of Victimization Among Incarcerated Youths: Examining the Effects of Institutional “Neighborhood” Characteristics and Gang Membership

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