June was first declared as World Refugee Awareness Month in 2001. Since then, June has been a time to acknowledge strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees who live around the globe.
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Whether living in urban, suburban, or rural settings, individuals face the reality of economic downturns.
Community violence is exposure to intentional acts of interpersonal violence committed in public areas by individuals who are not intimately related to the victim.
Children whose families and homes do not provide consistent safety, comfort, and protection may develop ways of coping that allow them to survive and function day to day.
Events that refugees have experienced related to war or persecution can all be called traumatic events.
January was first declared as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2010. Since then, January has been a time to acknowledge those experiencing enslavement and those who have escaped.
Child sex trafficking is a severe form of trauma exposure that may have significant immediate and long-term impacts for survivors.
Trauma-informed mental health assessment offers a framework for gathering information, identifying needs, and summarizing information.