The policy resources below address research, education, and training, and include NCTSN products and materials developed by the NCCTS Policy Program and the NCTSN Policy Task Force.
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April was first declared Child Abuse Prevention Month in 1983. Since then, April has been a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse.
September was first declared as National Preparedness Month in 2004. Since then, September has been a time to acknowledge the importance, and take steps to prepare for emergencies in our homes, businesses, schools, and communities.
October was first declared as National Bullying Prevention Month in 2006.
AF-CBT is a trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment designed to improve the relationships between children and caregivers.
EP is a home-based, mental health services program, which is designed to treat and prevent disruptive behaviors in young children.
PFA is an evidenced-informed intervention designed to be put into place immediately following disasters, terrorism, and other emergencies, and has received wide usage worldwide.
SMART is a structured, phase-based approach to treating sexually abused children who are exhibiting sexual behavior problems. The model has been successfully implemented with a primarily African American population since 1998.
Provides information to children who have experienced medical trauma.
Offers teens information about trauma, how it can affect them, and why they might use alcohol or drugs to deal with their experiences.