NCTSN.org is a resource for the public, professionals, and others who care about children and are concerned about child traumatic stress.
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Describes the psychological and behavioral impact of trauma on elementary school students.
Provides information on how to talk to children about domestic violence. This fact sheet helps you understand how children may react to domestic violence, and how to best help them feel safe and valued, and develop personal strength.
Presents the first therapy session of Samantha, a 15-year-old African American girl who lives in public housing in an urban area rife with violence and drug use.
Highlights the importance of understanding the serious consequences that trauma histories can have for birth parents and the subsequent potential impact on their parenting. This fact sheet is for child welfare workers.
Provides suggestions that resource parents can use to recognize how trauma may have impacted the way birth parents parent.
Showcases a few of our Category III sites and the outstanding work they are doing in their centers, as well as other highlights.
Offers information to parents and caregivers about child sexual abuse and coping with the emotional stress of the legal system.
Helps mental health professionals preparing for a court hearing.
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.