Features James, a 16-year-old African American youth who has been living with his maternal uncle, Patrick, since he and his two younger sisters were removed from their biological parents three years ago when James reported to a teacher that his fa
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Refugee children and adolescents exhibit resilience despite a history of trauma. However, trauma can affect a refugee child’s emotional and behavioral development.
Presents the first therapy session of Samantha, a 15-year-old African American girl who lives in public housing in an urban area rife with violence and drug use.
Focuses on Michael (12-years old) and Trisha (16-years-old), who live with their mother Monica in a single-parent household.
Presents Joshua, whose mom abandoned him when he was a few days old. For the first three years of his life, Joshua lived with his maternal grandmother and her partner.
Features Alex Barker and Diane Lanni, the first family and young adult partners on the NCTSN Steering Committee.
Provides an overview of working with unaccompanied minors and the unique nature of the trauma they may have experienced.
Discusses the correlation between victimization and juvenile offending.
Defines child traumatic stress. This fact sheet gives an overview of trauma, describes traumatic stress symptoms, and ways children may be impacted.
Is a table of standardized measures that are appropriate for children and families dealing with complex trauma.