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More than 80% of juvenile justice-involved youth report experiencing trauma, with many having experienced multiple, chronic, and pervasive interpersonal traumas.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events.
Bullying can severely affect a child’s or teen's self-image, social interactions, or school performance, and can lead to mental health problems.
Depicts Maya, a 9-year-old girl, was referred for therapy due to numerous instances of domestic violence by her father toward her mother (some of which she witnessed), physical abuse by her father, and possible sexual abuse with no specific disclo
The primary mission of schools is to support students in educational achievement. To reach this goal, children must feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Children exposed to violence and trauma may not feel safe or ready to learn.
Provides resources focused on changing the narrative and policies that criminalize girls whohave been impacted by gender-based violence and exploitation.
Introduces the new NCTSN Advisory Board, describes new and returning centers of the NCTSN at the beginning of this new four-year grant cycle, honors the life of a young man touched by the Juvenile Justice System, and other highlights.