The Trauma of Poverty
Identify factors relating to trauma resulting from poverty. To move beyond a mere recitation of facts and statistics, you will write a case study.
You will likely need to include some or all of the following:
Age and description of subject: demeanor
Subject’s background: identify the current and past socio-economic status
Family structure: parents, siblings, caregivers
Observed behaviors of subject
Conclusion
Reference List
Hudson, N. (2016). The trauma of poverty as social identity. Journal of Loss & Trauma, 21(2), 111–123.
Katz, S. (2019). Trauma-informed practice: The future of child welfare? Widener Law Journal, 28(1), 51–83.
Building the Resilient School: Overcoming the Effects of Poverty with a Culture of Hope
Barr, R. D., & Gibson, E. L. (2020). Building the resilient school: Overcoming the effects of poverty with a culture of hope (a guide to building resilient schools and overcoming the effects of poverty). ProQuest Ebook.
Read pages 11-67.
Growing Up Poor in America
Anon, (2020). Growing up poor in America. Films Media Group.
