Provides information on how to talk to children about mass shootings. This tip sheet describes ways to talk to children about mass violence events that involve a shooting.
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Provides staff in child-serving systems with best practices for trauma screening.
The NCTSN Video Series on Implementation was created by members of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to share lessons learned as organizations seek to implement trauma-informed practices or system change efforts.
Helps schools assess what level of partnering currently exists within their school community, areas that require enhancement, and strategies for implementing these enhancements.
Provides information about how traumatic events often generate secondary adversities such as family separations, financial hardship, relocations to a new residence and school, social stigma, ongoing treatment for injuries, physical rehabilitation,
Why Trauma-Informed Police Response Matters: A Critical Moment to Support Children Exposed to Trauma
Explores how trauma-informed police responses can reduce harm and create opportunities for safety and support when children are exposed to violence or trauma.
Explains evidence-based trauma therapy and highlights how specialized, research-supported treatments can help children heal from trauma.
Helps caregivers identify specialized, evidence-based trauma therapy for children and understand what to look for when choosing a provider.
Presents the first therapy session of Samantha, a 15-year-old African American girl who lives in public housing in an urban area rife with violence and drug use.
Date: February 13, 2026
Author: Isaiah B. Pickens
Time: 10 minute read