Collaborative work with policymakers has been an essential part of the mission and activities of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network since it began in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act.
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While many children adjust well after a death, other children have ongoing difficulties that interfere with everyday life and make it difficult to recall positive memories of their loved ones.
Offers actionable principles that organizations and child-serving systems can implement to move toward the fundamental transformation of becoming anti-racist and trauma-informed.
Illustrates the NCTSN’s commitment to the principle and use of clinical treatments for children and adults who have experienced traumatic events that have undergone the rigor of scientific investigation and are consistent with the ethical responsi
Gives a list of resources for children experiencing childhood traumatic grief. This list includes a breakdown of resources by developmental age.
Provides a brief history of the NCTSN Partnering with Youth and Families Committee.
Provides information about the effects of prenatal exposure to substances and trauma on children.
Discusses overcoming barriers, including the range of clinical experience and training among those administering trauma screening.
The following resources on Early Childhood Trauma were developed by the NCTSN.
The NCTSN CANS provides a comprehensive assessment of the type and severity of clinical and psychosocial factors that may impact treatment decisions and outcomes.