Families and children may be profoundly affected by mass violence, acts of terrorism, or community trauma in the form of shootings, bombings, or other types of attacks.
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There is a strong connection between traumatic stress and substance abuse that has implications for children and families.
Enhancing cultural competence and encouraging cultural humility are essential to increasing access and improving the standard of care for traumatized children, families, and communities across the nation.
The DIPA is an interview of caregivers for children from nine months to six years old.
Offers information to children on ways to help themselves and others after a tornado.
Offers information to teens on ways to help themselves and others after a tornado.
Offers best practice recommendations and clinical guidelines for working with children and families who have experienced serious illness or injury.
Offers advice to parents on helping children understand media coverage while limiting their exposure to distressing images.
Accompanies the Family Preparedness Wallet Card. This guide helps families develop a safety plan so that they may be prepared in the event of disasters.
Provides technical assistance regarding refugee education and orientation. This website includes backgrounders on different cultural groups that are arriving in the U.S.