Offers actionable principles that organizations and child-serving systems can implement to move toward the fundamental transformation of becoming anti-racist and trauma-informed.
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Collaborative work with policymakers has been an essential part of the mission and activities of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network since it began in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act.
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.
Secondary traumatic stress is the emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another.
Wherever primary providers encounter children and families, there are opportunities to integrate trauma-informed practices into the care families receive.
The Steering Committee of the NCTSN guides the development of the national network of centers to improve treatment and services for all children and adolescents in the U.S. who have experienced traumatic events.
No official endorsement by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the information on this web site is intended or should be inferred.
Provides information for caregivers on choosing trauma-informed care for children with IDD.
Outlines what responses to trauma could look like in children with IDD.
Presents the results of a survey conducted among child welfare agencies in a number of states.