Children's reactions to trauma can interfere considerably with learning and behavior at school. Schools serve as a critical system of support for children who have experienced trauma.
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It is important that mental health providers, family members, and other caregivers become aware of specific questions to ask when seeking the most effective services for these children.
Even in the closest of families, it is sometimes hard to remember that family members may have different reactions to the same traumatic event.
Children and families become known to the child welfare system because of suspected abuse or neglect, experiences which can result in traumatic stress reactions.
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.
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This searchable database contains detailed reviews of measures utilized in the field of child traumatic stress, designed to allow comparison across measures.
Some groups of children and families are disproportionately represented among those experiencing trauma.
Children who come to the attention of the juvenile justice system are a challenging and underserved population, with high rates of exposure to trauma.
In response to the recent flooding, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has the following resources to help families and communities.