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.
Highlights the story of a traumatized youth from early childhood to older adolescence illustrating his trauma reactions and interactions with various service providers.
Assists mental health agencies with navigating and understanding The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC) website.
Informs policymakers and the public about the costs of child trauma, child maltreatment, and adversity.
Identifies specific areas of strength and opportunities to implement STS-informed policies and practices.
Focuses on addressing secondary traumatic stress experienced by child welfare staff, easing children’s transitions into foster care, and working with parents who have been impacted by trauma.
Provides national training and technical assistance to improve the accuracy, accessibility, and strategic use of accurate information about youth with problematic sexual behavior.
Offers information to providers about the impact of traumatic medical events.
Screens children ages 0-5 for risk factors associated with traumatic stress.
Provides information on how trauma from domestic violence impacts children, and how best to serve these children's needs.
Aims to improve services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth in residential treatment.
Reviews best practices for engaging children and families in mental health treatment.
Helps parents and caregivers understand children's reactions to injuries, and advises them on how they can help children respond in healthy ways.