October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989.
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The following resources on Refugee Trauma were developed by external partners and organizations.
The following resources on Trafficking were developed by external partners and organizations.
The policy resources below address research, education, and training, and include products and materials developed by the NCTSN.
May was first declared as Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949. In 2006, Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day was chosen as a special day during this month to focus on the mental health needs of children.
An earthquake is a shifting of the earth’s plates, which results in a sudden mild-to-strong shaking of the ground. Since earthquakes are unexpected and can be very destructive, being in one can be very terrifying.
Knowing what to do right before and during a hurricane can help families feel more in control and take steps to increase their safety.
Tsunamis can occur with very little warning, which can heighten the fear and intensity of experiencing one and can also lead to greater loss of life and injuries.
A windstorm is a storm with high winds or violent gusts that are strong enough to cause at least some damage to trees and buildings. Dangerous wind gusts are very difficult to predict and can occur without warning.