National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Partnership with mental health care providers can help children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (#IDD) recover from trauma. Learn more about how to find a provider & how to know the care is right for your child: bit.ly/3IpKsBs. #IDDAwareness #DDAM2026

For children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), connections between symptoms and trauma are sometimes missed when the behaviors are attributed to a child’s #IDD. To learn more, visit bit.ly/3P6cGVB. #IDDAwareness #DDAM2026

Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience trauma at higher rates than children without these disabilities. To learn more, visit bit.ly/48EQ2dN. #DDAM2026 #IDDAwareness

New NCTSN fact sheet series available! These new resources explain the connection between child trauma and substance use and how these experiences can impact youth, families, and communities. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3NlIR5s #substanceuseawareness

The March eBulletin is now available! This month's eBulletin features new resources from NCTSN, noteworthy resources, and a recent journal article. View it here: bit.ly/40xnIbH

March is Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Awareness Month. Youth living with #IDD experience exposure to trauma at a higher rate than their non-disabled peers. For more information, visit bit.ly/3wytyOa. #IDDAwarenessMonth

The February NCTSN Spotlight is now available! This Spotlight highlights NCTSN resources to help understand, navigate, and assess complex trauma. View it here: bit.ly/3Ozk5PH

Understanding what healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships look like is vital for teens to build safe connections. Knowing the warning signs of unhealthy or abusive behavior can help. To learn more, view bit.ly/3wmTLzl. #teendatingviolence #TDVAM2026

Providers can support youth facing #teendatingviolence by voicing their concern, being patient, and safety planning with teens. For more information on how to help teens facing #datingviolence, view: on.ny.gov/48avPML. #TDVAM2026

Parents and caregivers can promote healthy relationships and support youth facing #datingviolence by educating, listening to, and empowering their teens. For more information on how to help your teen stay safe, view: on.ny.gov/48avPML. #teendatingviolence #TDVAM2026

Many teens experience dating violence before reaching adulthood. To learn more about teen dating violence, visit on.ny.gov/48avPML For more information on abusive and controlling behaviors, view: bit.ly/3UxJzhf #TDVAM2026

Starting trauma-informed care can sometimes feel confusing or overwhelming. Learning what trauma-informed care looks like in everyday practice can help make things clearer. To learn more, download our new infographic here: bit.ly/4rCEYHO

The February eBulletin is now available! This month's eBulletin features new infographics from NCTSN, noteworthy resources, and recent journal articles. View it here: bit.ly/4rIdRLz

Trauma-informed (TI) care maximizes physical and psychological safety and recovery through building meaningful relationships among individuals, families, and professionals. To learn more about #traumainformed care, download our new infographic here: bit.ly/4bWY5In

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to acknowledge the impact of #teendatingviolence, teach healthy relationship skills, and educate young people about dating violence to prevent the cycle of abuse. Learn more: bit.ly/47ZH6zo.

Kids are safer when they feel connected and supported. Caregivers can reduce risk and help children heal by staying engaged, building trust, and supporting safe friendships and activities. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/48sRgcl #TraffickingPrevention

Traffickers maintain control through intimidation, false promises, isolation, emotional manipulation, or threats. Have ongoing conversations with children about what they are doing and who they are talking to online. Learn more: bit.ly/4puGxah #TraffickingPrevention

Age and power differences create relationships where youth cannot freely make decisions about their bodies, health, or safety. Most children who are exploited are first targeted by someone they know. Learn more: bit.ly/3TVB13r & bit.ly/42a4tov

January is National #HumanTraffickingPrevention Month, a time to acknowledge those experiencing #trafficking or who have been #trafficked. While challenging, those experiencing trafficking can heal and recover with support. Learn more: bit.ly/48sRgcl

The December NCTSN Spotlight is now available! This Spotlight highlights NCTSN resources to help support youth with traumatic grief during the holidays. View it here: bit.ly/48TtpFY