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.
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Focuses on addressing secondary traumatic stress experienced by child welfare staff, easing children’s transitions into foster care, and working with parents who have been impacted by trauma.
Details the results of a nationwide survey of probation officers.
Offers information about distress, emotional support, and working with families after a medical trauma.
Outlines treatment options for youth with traumatic stress who are experiencing substance abuse problems.
Educates policymakers about the scope and impact of childhood trauma, offers effective solutions that can be implemented with the support of trauma-informed public policy, and provides information about additional resources.
Informs policymakers and the public about the costs of child trauma, child maltreatment, and adversity.
Summarizes the NCSTN's response to the September 11th attacks and includes an introduction to the NCTSN and NCTSN 9/11-related activities.
Offers suggestions for educators about what can be done at a school to help a traumatized child.
Focuses on foster care. We showcase Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parents and interview a woman who grew up in the foster care system and is trying to change it.