Presents recommendations from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for eliminating the use of conversion therapy among youth.
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Introduces a concept of trauma and offers a framework for becoming a trauma-informed organization, system, or service sector.
Highlights findings and recommendations from the convening of an Institute of Medicine expert committee charged with identifying key steps to ensure evidence-based care is provided to individuals receiving both mental health and substance use serv
Describes the need for an integrated system of care for youth with traumatic stress and substance use disorders.
Reviews findings of the National Commission on Children and Disasters, an independent, bipartisan body established by Congress and the President to identify gaps in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for children and to make recommendat
Discusses a study comparing a clinical CSEC cohort with a clinical group of youth who had no reported involvement in prostitution, but had a history of sexual abuse/assault. Updated May 2021.
Provides an overview of child traumatic stress and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
Updated September 2023
Provides an overview of common pandemic-related stressors among children and families, highlights NCTSN efforts to mitigate these issues, and offers priority recommendations.
Provides information to policymakers about the impact of natural and technological disasters on children, families, and communities.
Highlights the key elements of the 2017 NCTSN System Framework for Trauma-Informed Schools, while also underscoring the public health implications of trauma exposure and the benefits of having trauma-informed schools.