More than 80% of juvenile justice-involved youth report experiencing trauma, with many having experienced multiple, chronic, and pervasive interpersonal traumas.
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There is a strong connection between traumatic stress and substance abuse that has implications for children and families.
Despite the high occurrence of childhood exposure to IPV, it is important to note that children are inherently resilient and can move forward from stressful events in their lives.
The Youth Self-Report (YSR) is a widely used child-report measure that assesses problem behaviors along two “broadband scales”: Internalizing and Externalizing.
Provides parents and professionals with the answers to commonly asked questions about the impact of child sexual abuse.
Brinda a los padres y cuidadores las herramientas necesarias para apoyar a los niños que han sido víctimas de abuso sexual.
Define y responde las preguntas más frecuentes sobre el abuso sexual infantil. También, describe mitos y realidades sobre el abuso sexual infantil y brinda consejos para ayudar a proteger a los niños.
Define lo que es el abuso sexual intrafamiliar y los efectos que tiene en el niño y otros miembros de la familia. También, brinda información a los padres para ayudarlos a manejar sus propias reacciones ante el abuso.
Discusses the options teens have after sexual abuse. This fact sheet provides information on whether or not to tell, who to go to for help, and what resources are available for support.
Provides educators and school staff information on the challenges that occur when there is an allegation of educator abuse.