Explores the importance, clinical considerations, and approaches to assess for psychological trauma and posttraumatic stress in youth in the juvenile justice population. This fact sheet addresses challenges that are unique to assessment within the juvenile justice environment.

Gives details about the growing number of girls in the juvenile justice system.

Outlines and describes a range of points that practitioners and agencies should consider as they strive to assess, understand, and assist youth and families with children living with disabilities who have experienced trauma. 

Provides information for caregivers on choosing trauma-informed care for children with IDD.

Outlines what responses to trauma could look like in children with IDD.