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Offers guidance on talking with teens when violence happens. This fact sheet includes information on checking in with yourself, clarifying your goal, providing information and options, reflection, asking helpful questions, going slow, labeling emotions, validating, and monitoring media and social media exposure.
Why Trauma-Informed Police Response Matters: A Critical Moment to Support Children Exposed to Trauma
Explores how trauma-informed police responses can reduce harm and create opportunities for safety and support when children are exposed to violence or trauma.
Research suggests that approximately 25% of American children will experience at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. A child's reactions to trauma can interfere considerably with learning and/or behavior at school.
Wherever Healthcare Providers encounter children and families--whether in a clinic, hospital ER, school, or at a private outpatient practice--there are opportunities to integrate trauma-informed practices into the care families receive.
October was first declared as National Bullying Prevention Month in 2006.
September was first declared as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008.
The following resources on Economic Stress were developed by the NCTSN.
The following resources on Homeless Youth were developed by the NCTSN.
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.