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Trauma

Understanding Children

Publisher: 
U.S. Department of Justice

This issue brief describes core concepts

Webinar to Help Schools Cope With Oil Spill Distress

Date/Time (ET): 
February 15, 2011 - 2:00pm - 3:15pm

This webinar convened Gulf coast educators, student support staff, school health and mental health workers to learn more about resources available to ease Oil Spill Distress of students a

Facing Our Future: Children in the Aftermath of Immigration Enforcement

Publisher: 
The Urban Institute

This report examines the consequences of parental arrest, detention, and deportation on children in six locations across the country.

After the Emergency Is Over: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Youth

Publisher: 
Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau

This two-page fact sheet describes the disorder, details symptoms, provides tips for adults helping a child with PTSD, and lists several sources of additional information.

The Family Readiness Kit: Preparing to Handle Disasters

Publisher: 
American Academy of Pediatrics

250 families were surveyed to determine what materials most families need to prepare for a disaster.

A Quick Reference Guide for Posttrauma Home and School Care

Publisher: 
National Association of Social Workers

Adapted from Cynthia Monahon's (1997) book, Children and Trauma: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, this guide helps parents understand symptoms trauma on children, gives guidance on when to se

An Activity Book For African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crisis

Publisher: 
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Developed in the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001, this online activity workbook for African American families has useful tips and activities for helping children cope with disasters.

Parent's Guide for Helping Children in the Wake of Disaster

Publisher: 
National Center for Children Exposed to Violence

These guidelines are intended to help caregivers identify and address signs of adjustment difficulties in children who were not directly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

Matrix: Disaster Readiness & Response

Publisher: 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

This Web page contains links to several professional resources for service providers during disasters.

Children and Disaster: Peer-reviewed journal articles

Publisher: 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Developed by SAMHSA's Disaster Technical Assistance Center, this annotated bibliography addresses the mental health consequences to children exposed to terrorism, war and natural disasters, and dis