Knowing what to do right before and during a hurricane can help families feel more in control and take steps to increase their safety.
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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.
In response to the recent flooding, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has the following resources to help families and communities.
Refugee children may feel relieved when they are resettled in the US. However, the difficulties they face do not end upon their arrival.
Knowing what to do during a winter storm can help families stay safe.
Is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.
Landslides often occur with little warning and can completely damage homes and businesses, requiring families to rebuild or relocate.
There is a strong connection between traumatic stress and substance abuse that has implications for children and families.
As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness.
Wherever primary providers encounter children and families, there are opportunities to integrate trauma-informed practices into the care families receive.