Capstone Project

C h i l d h o o d T r a u m a S c a l e

Note: Test name created by PsycTESTS

PsycTESTS Citation: Baron, S. W., & Forde, D. R. (2020). Childhood Trauma Scale [Database record]. Retrieved from PsycTESTS. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/t82085-000

Instrument Type: Interview Schedule/Guide

Test Format: Participants respond to items via interviews that are conducted in an array of settings, including the streets (and nearby parks, alleys, and businesses), shelters, and drop-in centers. Response options are on a 5-point scale ranging from 1 (never) to 5 (always).

Source: Baron, Stephen W., & Forde, David R. (2020). Childhood trauma, criminogenic social schemas, and violent crime. Deviant Behavior, Vol 41(8), 991-1004. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2019.1596534, © 2020 by Taylor & Francis. Reproduced by Permission of Taylor & Francis.

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doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/t82085-000

Items

Physical abuse

You got hit so hard by someone in your family that you had to see a doctor or go to the hospital People in your family hit you so hard that it left you with bruises or marks You were punished with a belt, a board, a cord, or some other hard object You got hit or beaten so badly it was noticed by someone like a teacher, neighbor, or doctor You believe that you were physically abused

Physical neglect

you didn’t have enough to ea your parents were too drunk or high to take care of the family you had to wear dirty clothes; you had someone to take care of you and protect you you had someone to take you to the doctor if you needed

Sexual abuse

Someone tried to touch you in a sexual way or tried to make you touch them Someone threatened to hurt you or tell lies about you unless you did sexual things with them Someone tried to make you do sexual things or watch sexual things Someone molested you Believe you were sexually abused

Emotional neglect

There was someone in your family who helped you feel important or special You felt loved People in your family looked out for each other People in your family felt close to each other Your family was a source of strength and support

Childhood Trauma Scale

Note . Response options are on a 5-point scale ranging from 1 (never) to 5 (always).

PsycTESTS™ is a database of the American Psychological Association