The following resources on child trauma were developed by the NCTSN. To find a specific topic or resource, enter keywords in the search box, or filter by resource type, trauma type, language, or audience.
Describes the cultural and family differences in children’s sexual education and knowledge.
Addresses the lack of consensus on what are the most effective treatments for children with complex trauma.
Offers parents information about child traumatic stress (CTS), the best way to treat CTS, what parents can do at home for their children, and how parents can make sure their children receive support at school.
Offers caregivers advice on helping children deal with the complex emotions that arise when the death of family member or other important person in a child's life is suspected, but not confirmed.
Offers parents information about child traumatic stress (CTS), the best way to treat CTS, what parents can do at home for their children, and how parents can make sure their children receive support at school.
Summarizes findings from focus groups.
Discusses general and trauma-specific tools used to assess complex trauma in children and adolescents and how assessment guides treatment for this population.
Offers suggestions to educators about what can be done at a school to help a traumatized child. This tip sheet describes very practical ways school staff can help children who have experienced trauma.
Discusses what complex trauma is, how it develops, and how it is distinguished from PTSD.
Acquaints clinicians and researchers with issues relevant to working with children who have experienced multiple traumatic events. This webinar series discusses the neurobiological underpinnings, assessment, and evidence-based treatment of complex trauma.
Offers parents, caregivers, and providers answers to commonly asked questions about child physical abuse.
Provides parents and professionals with the answers to commonly asked questions about the impact of domestic violence on children.