Children and families become known to the child welfare system because of suspected abuse or neglect, experiences which can result in traumatic stress reactions.
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As awareness increases about the effects of traumatic experiences, it has become more important for medical and behavioral health providers to integrate their care for children and families.
This searchable database contains detailed reviews of measures utilized in the field of child traumatic stress, designed to allow comparison across measures.
Some groups of children and families are disproportionately represented among those experiencing trauma.
Children who come to the attention of the juvenile justice system are a challenging and underserved population, with high rates of exposure to trauma.
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.
The NCTSN Affiliate Program has created opportunities for Network members no longer receiving SAMHSA funds to continue their child trauma work and stay connected with the NCTSN.
Childhood Traumatic Grief is a condition in which children develop significant trauma symptoms related to the death of an attachment figure (e.g., parent or sibling) or another important person (e.g., grandparent, other relative, friend or peer).
Secondary traumatic stress is the emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another.
In response to the recent flooding, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has the following resources to help families and communities.