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.
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Outlines what responses to trauma could look like in children with IDD.
The following resources on Child Sex Trafficking were developed by the NCTSN.
Parents and caregivers play an essential role in helping children and teenagers recover from traumatic events.
Research suggests that approximately 25% of American children will experience at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. A child's reactions to trauma can interfere considerably with learning and/or behavior at school.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created by Congress in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic ev
Offers information on traumatic stress in adolescents.
Offers information to providers about the impact of traumatic medical events.
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.