NCTSN Resource
Invisible Wounds: The Impact of Community Violence on Children and Youth in Schools
Type: Webinar
Outlines the history of shootings and violence in US schools.
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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.
NCTSN Resource
Your Child and Gangs: What You Need to Know about Trauma - Tips for Parents
Type: Fact Sheet
Provides parents and caregivers with information gangs and trauma. This fact sheet offers a brief vignettes about teens who have become involved with local gangs.
NCTSN Resource
Child Trauma, Race, and Urban Identity
Type: Webinar
Addresses the issues facing poor, urban, African American children who deal with traumatic stress. The webinar discusses how conceptions of race and racism have an impact on these children and their families.
Partner-In Resource
Creating Supportive Environments When Scary Things Happen
Type: Fact Sheet
Offers guidance on creating supportive environments for youth when scary things happen. This fact sheet includes information on routines, rhythm, and rituals.
Partner-In Resource
Talking to Children When Scary Things Happen
Type: Fact Sheet
Offers guidance on talking with children and youth when scary things happen.
Partner-In Resource
Talking to Teens When Violence Happens
Type: Fact Sheet
Offers guidance on talking with teens when violence happens. This fact sheet includes information on checking in with yourself, clarifying your goal, providing information and options, reflection, asking helpful questions, going slow, labeling emotions, validating, and monitoring media and social media exposure.
Partner-In Resource
Mobilizing Trauma Resources for Children
Type: Special Resource
Details information about interventions for children exposed to violence. This is a chapter in the Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute report Interventions for Children Exposed to Violence.