The development of secondary traumatic stress is recognized as a common occupational hazard for professionals working with traumatized children.
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NCTSN position statements are developed collaboratively by members of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network in response to important issues in the field.
The following resources on Trauma and Substance Use were developed by the NCTSN.
The mission of the NCTSN Advisory Board is to raise the national visibility of the issue of child traumatic stress and enhance the capacity of the Network to identify its priorities for action.
The following resources on Medical Trauma were developed by the NCTSN.
Screening and assessment are critically important to ensure vulnerable youth and youth who are trafficked are identified and appropriate and effective services are provided.
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.
This section includes key resources related to child trauma policy developed by external partners, national organizations, and federal agencies.
May was first declared as National Foster Care Month in 1988. Since then, May has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of foster caregivers and the needs of children in foster care.
The following resources on children's advocacy centers were developed by external partners and organizations.