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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As awareness increases about the effects of traumatic experiences, it has become more important for medical and behavioral health providers to integrate their care for children and families.
Enhancing cultural competence and encouraging cultural humility are essential to increasing access and improving the standard of care for traumatized children, families, and communities across the nation.
The following resources on Culture and Trauma were developed by the NCTSN.
Even in the closest of families, it is sometimes hard to remember that family members may have different reactions to the same traumatic event.
The following resources on Families and Trauma were developed by the NCTSN.
The experience of trauma takes away choice and control. The trauma-informed healing environment maximizes opportunities for choice and control.
The following resources on Family-Youth-Provider Partnerships were developed by the NCTSN.