The following resources on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) were developed by the NCTSN.
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A trauma-informed child and family service system is one in which all parties involved recognize and respond to the impact of traumatic stress.
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In any given year, approximately one million children come to the attention of the U.S. child welfare system.
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Children's reactions to trauma can interfere considerably with learning and behavior at school. Schools serve as a critical system of support for children who have experienced trauma.
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Children who come to the attention of the juvenile justice system are a challenging and underserved population, with high rates of exposure to trauma.
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Wherever primary providers encounter children and families, there are opportunities to integrate trauma-informed practices into the care families receive.
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Trauma intersects in many different ways with culture, history, race, gender, location, and language. Trauma-informed systems acknowledge the compounding impact of structural inequity and are responsive to the unique needs of diverse communities.
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All families experience trauma differently. Some factors such as a child’s age or the family’s culture or ethnicity may influence how the family copes and recovers from a traumatic event.
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Partnership among family, youth, and providers merges professional expertise and the experiences of trauma and healing.
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Secondary traumatic stress is the emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another.
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