

Children and Trauma: What to Know
Childhood trauma occurs when a violent or dangerous event happens and overwhelms a child’s ability to cope with what has occurred. These traumas can be the result of many different types of intentional violence or the result of a natural disaster, accident, or war. Children are one of the most vulnerable populations when considering trauma, primarily because they may not be able to recognize or verbalize what they feel after a traumatic experience. It is important that adults