Provides an overview of the concepts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma, highlights the gaps that remain in our understanding of the impact of childhood trauma and adversity on mental and physical health...
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Beyond the ACE Score: Perspectives from the NCTSN on Child Trauma and Adversity Screening and Impact
Offers information engagement, inclusion, and retention of children and families in trauma treatment.
Provides clinicians, counselors, and other providers with insights on dealing with the most difficult crises and turning points that occur in therapy with traumatized children and families.
Features James, a 16-year-old African American youth who has been living with his maternal uncle, Patrick, since he and his two younger sisters were removed from their biological parents three years ago when James reported to a teacher that his fa
Provides information about how traumatic events often generate secondary adversities such as family separations, financial hardship, relocations to a new residence and school, social stigma, ongoing treatment for injuries, physical rehabilitation,
Defines resilience and factors that enhance resilience in children following a potentially traumatic event.
Offers a look at how the NCTSN has impacted the children and families it serves. This video includes snippets of Network members talking about being a part of the Network and how it has changed the work they do with children.
Provides children with information and activities to help cope with pain after an injury, illness, or medical stay.
Offers tips for media professionals covering traumatic events. This fact sheet discusses safety, managing exposure, interviewing children, and helping families with children.
Helps Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) directors deliver the highest quality care to children and families.