In any given year, approximately one million children come to the attention of the US child welfare system.
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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.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed a variety of resources for children, youth, and young adults, to explain child trauma and its effects.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created by Congress in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic ev
October was first declared as National Bullying Prevention Month in 2006.
The following resources on Child Sex Trafficking were developed by the NCTSN.
The following resources on Trafficking were developed by external partners and organizations.
The following resources on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities were developed by the NCTSN.
The following resources on Race-Based Trauma were developed by the NCTSN.