Outlines how historical trauma has impacted American Indian children and families and how services for these children and families should take into account not only their present circumstances, personal trauma histories, but also historical trauma.

Explores the experience of survivors of the Jewish Holocaust, the Japanese American WWII camps, and key events affecting Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

Outlines the use of language as a door to healing from trauma for many immigrant families. This Spotlight on Culture discusses trauma and culture, and the barrier that language may have on access to quality care.

Answers common questions about linguistic competency. This Spotlight on Culture interviews Lisette Rivas-Hermina about why and how linguistic competency is important in working with children and families.

Describes racial disparities in the juvenile justice system.

Addresses the mental health needs of immigrant minors during their resettlement process and integration into American schools. This is part 2 in a series of the Spotlight on Culture that provides information about the trauma and the mental health needs of immigrant minors.

Describes the organizational journey towards cultural and linguistic competency. This fact sheet is part 2 in a series in the Spotlight on Culture and describes how to attract and keep the right staff, cross-cultural awareness, and how to ensure accountability and reward improvements.

Describes the organizational journey towards cultural and linguistic competency. This fact sheet is part 4 in a series in the Spotlight on Culture and describes ways for organizations to better support cultural and linguistic competency at each level of an organization.