The impact of physical abuse on a child’s life can be far-reaching. It is especially devastating when a parent, the person a child depends on for protection and safety, becomes a danger. Some children develop traumatic stress reactions.
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The NCTSN TIOA is derived from the NCTSN definition of a Trauma-Informed Child and Family Service System, which is based on collaborative work from a diverse group of NCTSN members...
The following resources on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilties were developed by the NCTSN.
July was first declared as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008.
The following resources on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities were developed by the NCTSN.
The National Center for Child Traumatic Stress works closely with National Child Traumatic Stress Network members to develop and expand comprehensive external partnerships.
Children who suffer from child traumatic stress are those who have been exposed to one or more traumas over the course of their lives and develop reactions that persist and affect their daily lives after the events have ended.
The following treatments have been shown to be effective in improving trauma-specific outcomes for children and/or teens after sexual abuse or assault.
The following resources on Refugee Trauma were developed by the NCTSN. Information and resources are available for multiple audiences including mental health professionals, healthcare providers...