November was first declared as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month in 2007.
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NCTSN position statements are developed collaboratively by members of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network in response to important issues in the field.
Screening and assessment are critically important to ensure vulnerable youth and youth who are trafficked are identified and appropriate and effective services are provided.
A 6-item self-report questionnaire assessing children’s dispositional hope.
The NCTSN has produced dozens of webinar series, comprised of virtual presentations by expert researchers and practitioners, on various topics in the field of child traumatic stress.
January was first declared as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2010. Since then, January has been a time to acknowledge those experiencing enslavement and those who have escaped.
The following resources on Refugee Trauma were developed by external partners and organizations.
The CAPS-CA is based on the CAPS, which is considered a gold standard for assessing PTSD in individuals over age 15. It assesses the frequency and intensity of the 17 symptoms of PTSD, with items developed to be consistent with the DSM-IV.
A 23-item self-report measure designed to assess psychological responses to stressful life events.
The DIPA is an interview of caregivers for children from nine months to six years old.