Psychological trauma in children and youth
These resources are particularly relevant for service providers or those working or studying in areas related to the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents.
Parents and other carers should view the family and carer resources on this site.
This section of this website contains links to documents and weblinks that we believe will be useful to practitioners and other professionals working in the area of child and adolescent trauma. We have endeavoured to bring together resources that we believe will be most useful in assisting a diverse range of stakeholders.
While we have endeavoured to post links to sites that have reliable and credible content, we are unable to endorse all of the content of the sites we are linked to.
We regularly add to, review and maintain this information. However, weblinks can quickly become out-of-date. Please let us know if any of the resource information is incorrect or if links don’t work.
The ACATLGN resource database is constantly being updated, with new resources being entered all the time. Be sure to check back regularly to see what has been added.
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Australian resources
Access Economics, Australian Childhood Foundation, Child Abuse Prevention Research Australia at Monash University
This report estimates the current cost of child abuse in Australia as well as looking at future costs associated with physical abuse, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect in children and being forced to live with family violence.
Department of Human Services, Victoria
A guide that has been developed to assist practitioners to understand typical developmental pathways of children and recognising indicators of trauma at different ages and stages. Offers practical, age-appropriate advice as to the needs of children, parents and carers when trauma has occurred.
Department of Human Services, Victoria.
A publication which puts current research and theory into a discussion format accessible to practitioners. The core aim is to strengthen a culture of reflective practice.
Child Safety Commissioner, Victoria.
This resource assists professionals, within schools, in understanding and working with children and young people whose lives have been affected by trauma, primarily through abuse or neglect.
Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health
This resource provides information for families and professionals on symptoms that children may display following a traumatic event and how the child can be supported.
A general introduction about traumatised children by Bruce D Perry, Child Trauma Academy, USA
International resources
The Child Trauma Academy, US.
A guide that has been developed for caregivers but is useful for practioners. An outline of how infants and children respond to trauma and how to assist them at times of trauma.
The Child Trauma Academy, US.
Brief guidelines for caregivers and teachers or others working with traumatized children.
The Child Trauma Academy, US.
Clinical article outlining diagnostic features and treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in children and adolescents.
National Institue of Mental Health, US
Information on helping children to cope with traumatic events.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network, US
Tools and materials to help educators understand and respond to the specific needs of traumatized children.
Child Study Center, New York University, US
A crisis manual developed for parents and professionals who want to help children cope with traumatic events.
Child Study Center, New York University, US
List of resources to provide information to parents, educators and mental health and medical practitioners to help children cope with terrorism, war and death.
Dr Claude Chemtob
This link is to a YouTube presentation of Dr Claude Chemtob, professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr Chemtob has worked extensively in the field of post traumatic stress, especially with children. In this video he discusses how traumatic events, like disasters, can cause post traumatic stress disorder, and how children can be affected differently to adults.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, UK
Best practice guidelines for the management of PTSD in adults and children in primary and secondary care.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network, US
This free online book identifies and reviews trauma-informed treatment interventions and describes their level of cultural competency.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network, US
This website is currently free to join and an online resource for professionals and families seeking to learn more about childhood traumatic stress.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, US
This website provides free resources for families and professionals, including fact sheets, clinical resources and online video education clips.
University of California, Los Angeles
Information brochure released by the Trauma Psychiatry Program in 2001. Provides an explanation of trauma and traumatic loss and the role that teachers can take in assisting students who are experiencing this.
Child Study Center, New York University
A crisis manual developed for parents and professionals who want to help children cope with traumatic events.
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