Research Article: Childhood Trauma and Exposure to Violence Interventions: The Need for Effective and Feasible Evidence-Based Interventions

Abstract:
Several crimes in South Africa cause physical, economic, and mental problems. Xenophobic attacks, mob justice, and other violent conduct directly traumatise children. Service delivery riots and physical and sexual abuse are examples. This evaluation evaluates childhood trauma and exposure to violence interventions. The review describes the therapeutic methods for traumatised children exposed to violence, the healthcare professionals administering them, and the strategies used to tailor the interventions. The researcher systematically searched PsycINFO, Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and EBSCOhost. Literature from 2011 to 31 July 2023 was searched, and 19 papers were chosen for further review after the systematic search. The authors conducted an eligibility evaluation according to PRISMA guidelines. A thorough review of article texts identified 19 papers that met eligibility standards. Only nineteen studies have validated trauma and violence therapies for children. An effective multi-phased intervention that is feasible and adaptable to varied socioeconomic backgrounds is needed. Further studies on the mental health benefits of brief trauma intervention treatment are needed.

Introduction:
According to the World Health Organization [1], children from 6 to 17 years are exposed to trauma and violence, which are pervasive public health issues in South Africa. In contrast to other African nations affected by war and natural disasters, the rates of trauma exposure among children are shockingly high [2]. Thus, 98% of South Africans are exposed to community violence, and sexual abuse amongst minors accounts for 54.2%, with increased rates of comorbidity noted [3]. In one study, nearly all adolescents with…

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