The following resources on Culture and Trauma were developed by the NCTSN.
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Features James, a 16-year-old African American youth who has been living with his maternal uncle, Patrick, since he and his two younger sisters were removed from their biological parents three years ago when James reported to a teacher that his fa
Features Dr. Wizdom Powell, who has worked to advance health equity for boys and men of color.
Highlights the need for clinicians and policy makers to understand the links between trauma and culture.
Offers providers details about the unique needs of veterans transitioning out of service.
When assessing trauma and mental health symptoms in refugee children, providers should attend to engagement and cultural considerations as important first steps.
The mission of the NCTSN Advisory Board is to raise the national visibility of the issue of child traumatic stress and enhance the capacity of the Network to identify its priorities for action.
The following resources on Early Childhood Trauma were developed by the NCTSN.
Child sex trafficking is a severe form of trauma exposure that may have significant immediate and long-term impacts for survivors.
Trauma screening should measure a wide range of experiences and identify common reactions and symptoms of trauma.