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In any given year, approximately one million children come to the attention of the U.S. child welfare system.
Secondary traumatic stress is the emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another.
There is a strong connection between traumatic stress and substance abuse that has implications for children and families.
As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness.
Wherever primary providers encounter children and families, there are opportunities to integrate trauma-informed practices into the care families receive.
The Steering Committee of the NCTSN guides the development of the national network of centers to improve treatment and services for all children and adolescents in the U.S. who have experienced traumatic events.
Refugee children may feel relieved when they are resettled in the US. However, the difficulties they face do not end upon their arrival.
Bullying can severely affect a child’s or teen's self-image, social interactions, or school performance, and can lead to mental health problems.
Training curricula developed by the NCTSN are designed to facilitate the delivery of comprehensive workshops for various audiences on child traumatic stress.