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Incarcerated Young Men, Masculinity, and Trauma.

Carla Cesaroni¹, Matthew Maycock², Nina Vaswani³

¹Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON, Canada.

Men and Masculinities

|July 10, 2023

Summary

This study of incarcerated young men in Scotland and Canada found that prison masculinity may hinder help-seeking behavior. Trauma-informed care is recommended, considering masculine identity

Keywords:

incarcerated young men masculinities prison trauma

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Background:

Comparative study of 190 incarcerated young men in Scotland and Canada.
Identified multiple traumas and losses experienced by participants.
Observed adherence to prison masculinity potentially limiting help-seeking.

Purpose of the Study:

Analyze trauma levels in incarcerated young men.
Examine the influence of masculine ideals on trauma and help-seeking.
Advocate for gender-responsive, trauma-informed care.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of experiences and adjustment.
Qualitative data collection on participants' lives.
Exploration of trauma, loss, and masculine identity.

Main Results:

High levels of trauma and loss were prevalent.
Prison masculinity appeared to be a significant factor.
Help-seeking behavior was potentially constrained by masculine norms.

Conclusions:

Incarcerated young men face significant trauma.
Masculine identity interacts with trauma recovery and help-seeking.
Gender-responsive, trauma-informed care is essential for this population.