The following resources on child trauma were developed by the NCTSN. To find a specific topic or resource, enter keywords in the search box, or filter by resource type, trauma type, language, or audience.
Outlines the causes and consequences of child abuse. This video describes how family-focused interventions can help families make a new beginning.
Provides an overview of current issues, challenges, and emerging practices facing child welfare jurisdictions as it relates to children who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation.
Discusses the distinction between spirituality and religion, as well as the consequences trauma has on spirituality. This webinar addresses the signs and symptoms of a moral injury and the importance of self-care for mental health providers.
Explains the prevalence and consequences of child physical abuse. This fact sheet offers guidance on how to recognize and help children who are being physically abused.
Offers parents guidance on helping their children after an arson or fire. This fact sheet describes common reactions children may have after an arson or fire, what to do to help, and self-care tips for parents.
Offers parents and caregivers information about particular grief reactions that a child may have when a brother or sister dies, and provides tips to help the grieving child.
Gives guidance on responding to disaster or terrorism events using the Psychological First Aid intervention. This evidence-informed approach helps to assist children, adolescents, adults, and families in the aftermath of disaster and terrorism.
Provides parents and caregivers with information about disciplining children.
Offers teachers guidance on helping students after an earthquake. This fact sheet describes common reactions students may have, how teachers and school staff can help, as well as engage in self-care after an earthquake.
Offers some statistics about gang-involved youth and their exposure to traumatic events.
Discusses definitions of psychosocial approaches, disasters, and disaster resiliency.
Offers parents information about media coverage after a wildfire. This tip sheet provides guidance on understanding media exposure, what parents can do to help, and when your family is a part of the story.