Resources

This fact sheet dscribes evidence-informed interventions for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. It discussed interventions that address posttraumatic emotional and behavioral problems, setting the stage before providing or referring for a therapeutic intervention, intervention for traumatized adolescents, interventions for traumatized youth involved in the juvenile justice system, and additional clinical considerations when working with youth involved in the juvenile justice system

In this presentation, Dr. Julien Ford discussed psychological trauma, its aftereffects, and post-traumatic stress reactions from natural and human-made disasters. He covered community and family recovery from trauma, along with the concept of secondary trauma.

This fact sheet details the importance of a trauma assessment when families have experienced a trauma and guides clinicians in the assessment process. It provides information on how to get families to embrace the need for assessment, the best practices in and appropriate domains for family trauma assessment, how to choose instruments and decide what to measure, and how to present results to the family.

This guide is concerned with advancing understanding and action about trauma-informed approaches that support program and service delivery for/with children, youth and families. This document is relevant to those working with children, youth and families in different settings such as schools, hospitals and other community-based settings. The main goals are to identify trauma-informed approaches, to raise awareness and to increase capacities in professionals.

This guide is for professionals who work with children who are part of the protection system. It addresses the needs of children and teenagers who experienced or witnessed interpersonal criminal offences and who might be called to testify in criminal or youth court.

In the wake of a traumatic event, your comfort, support and reassurance can make children feel safe, help them manage their fears, guide them through their grief, and help them recover in a healthy way. This guid was assembled by psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health experts who specialize in crisis situations. It offers simple tips on what to expect, what to do and what to look out for. If you or your children require assistance from a mental health professional, do not hesitate to ask a doctor or other health care provider for a recommendation.

This fact sheet describes how teens may feel when struggling with the death of someone close and offers tips on what caregivers can do to help.

This guide was created to help parents and caregivers interact with children who have been through traumatic experiences. It also answers frequently asked questions, and illustrates special considerations for traumatized children.

This fact sheet utlines the feelings of young children struggling with the death of someone meaningful and offers suggestions on what caregivers can do to help.

This fact sheet provides information for parents and caregivers whose teen might be or is experiencing substance abuse and/or stress from a traumatic event.