The following resources on Secondary Traumatic Stress were developed by the NCTSN.
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In any given year, approximately one million children come to the attention of the US child welfare system.
Children who come to the attention of the juvenile justice system are a challenging and underserved population.
Wherever Healthcare Providers encounter children and families--whether in a clinic, hospital ER, school, or at a private outpatient practice--there are opportunities to integrate trauma-informed practices into the care families receive.
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
April was first declared as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in 2001.
The NCTSN has produced dozens of webinar series, comprised of virtual presentations by expert researchers and practitioners, on various topics in the field of child traumatic stress.
NCTSN e-learning courses typically include multimedia resources, such as self-paced training modules, instructional videos, and supplemental resources.
January was first declared as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2010. Since then, January has been a time to acknowledge those experiencing enslavement and those who have escaped.
May was first declared as National Foster Care Month in 1988. Since then, May has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of foster caregivers and the needs of children in foster care.