Resources for Outside Resources, Children & Youth

Suggested Practices for Journalists Reporting on Child Abuse and Neglect

A guide for journalists reporting on child abuse and neglect by the Center for Disease Control. 

Suggested Practices for Journalists Reporting on Child Abuse and Neglect

A guide for journalists reporting on child abuse and neglect by the Center for Disease Control. 

PTSD in Children and Teens

Fact Sheet from the Department of Veterans Affairs on the effects of trauma on teens and children.

Tips for Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event

A report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on how to interact with children and young adults in the aftermath of disasters and other traumatic experiences. 

Tips for Talking with and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event

A guide for parents, caregivers and teachers from the Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration.

Report: Lifelong Effects of Early Childhood Adversity and Toxic Stress

From the American Academy of Pediatrics, this report explores the importance of relationships in a child’s early life and the harm a lack of such relationships can have on the brain. 

Report: Foundations of Lifelong Health are Built in Early Childhood

The National Science Council on the Developing Child and the National Forum on Early Childhood Policy and Programs at Harvard University authored this report outlining the importance of a child’s early years and their implications for lifelong health. 

A guide for journalists reporting on children from the Child Rights International Network.