Understanding the impact of traumatic events on young children
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) created this report on childhood trauma to help anyone who works with children to understand what research is showing about the impact of trauma on young children.
“Young children are less able to anticipate danger or to know how to keep themselves safe, and so are particularly vulnerable to the effects of exposure to trauma.”
Included in the report are information about childhood trauma, behaviors linked to exposure to trauma, and the role of caregivers as protective factors for children. There are also resources for professionals and families.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Early Childhood Trauma
This work was funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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