The PTSD-PAC is an 18-item caregiver report measure of PTSD symptoms in young children aged 2-5. It measures symptoms from the DSM-IV criteria B, C, and D.
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Children whose families and homes do not provide consistent safety, comfort, and protection may develop ways of coping that allow them to survive and function day to day.
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Date: 10/13/2025
Authors: Brian C. Miller, Kalila Papanikolas
Time: 6 minute read
The CTSQ is a 10-item self-report screen which can be used to assist in the identification of children at risk of developing PTSD.
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.
This section includes key resources related to child trauma policy developed by external partners, national organizations, and federal agencies.
The following resources on Sexual Abuse were developed by external partners and organizations.
The KRI is a 24-item self-report instrument designed to measure the presence of PTSD symptoms in children/adolescents exposed to hurricanes.