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.
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The following resources on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities were developed by the NCTSN.
In any given year, approximately one million children come to the attention of the US child welfare system.
The following resources on Children's Advocacy Centers 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.
September was first declared as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008.
Offers teens information about acquaintance rape. This fact sheet provides information on what acquaintance rape is, how common it is, what date rape drugs are, how to stay safe, and common myths and facts about acquaintance rape.
Provides information to teens about sexual abuse. This fact sheet describes what sexual abuse is, how common it is, myths and facts about sexual abuse, and where to go for help.