The following resources on Secondary Traumatic Stress were developed by the NCTSN.
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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created by Congress in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic ev
The following resources on School Shootings were developed by the NCTSN.
The following resources on Mass Violence were developed by the NCTSN.
The policy resources below address research, education, and training, and include products and materials developed by the NCTSN.
An earthquake is a shifting of the earth’s plates, which results in a sudden mild-to-strong shaking of the ground. Since earthquakes are unexpected and can be very destructive, being in one can be very terrifying.
Wildfires are fires that spread rapidly and rage out of control in areas of woodland, brushland, grassland, scrubland, peatland, and other wooded areas.
In response to the recent flooding, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has the following resources to help families and communities.
Knowing what to do right before and during a hurricane can help families feel more in control and take steps to increase their safety.
Tornadoes are unusual storms, as their path is often erratic. In the same neighborhood, some houses may be completely damaged while others will not have been impacted.