Trauma intersects in many different ways with culture, history, race, gender, location, and language. Trauma-informed systems acknowledge the compounding impact of structural inequity and are responsive to the unique needs of diverse communities.
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Partnership among family, youth, and providers merges professional expertise and the experiences of trauma and healing.
A trauma-informed child and family service system is one in which all parties involved recognize and respond to the impact of traumatic stress.
April was first declared Child Abuse Prevention Month in 1983. Since then, April has been a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse.
NCTSN e-learning courses typically include multimedia resources, such as self-paced training modules, instructional videos, and supplemental resources.
It is important that mental health providers, family members, and other caregivers become aware of specific questions to ask when seeking the most effective services for these children.
Trauma screening should measure a wide range of experiences and identify common reactions and symptoms of trauma.
The following resources on children's advocacy centers were developed by external partners and organizations.