April was first declared as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in 2001.
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Refugee children may feel relieved when they are resettled in the US. However, the difficulties they face do not end upon their arrival.
The following resources on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) were developed by the NCTSN.
The following resources on Secondary Traumatic Stress were developed by the NCTSN.
Children's reactions to trauma can interfere considerably with learning and behavior at school. Schools serve as a critical system of support for children who have experienced trauma.
Screening and assessment are critically important to ensure vulnerable youth and youth who are trafficked are identified and appropriate and effective services are provided.
There are many reasons to work with an NCTSN TIOA coach. Find out what they are here.
Secondary traumatic stress is the emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another.
Due to the particular developmental risks associated with young children's traumatic experiences, it is essential that vulnerable children be identified as early as possible after the trauma.