Youth development programs, such as sports and other strength-based extracurricular activities, provide a unique but largely untapped opportunity to support youth who experience potentially traumatic events and adversity.
The single most important resource for children exposed to trauma is a supportive adult, a resource that youth development programs
are well-positioned to provide.
health and well-being of trauma-affected youth and identifies three
key strategies for youth
development programs to
become trauma-informed.
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