Addressing Trauma in Schools
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half of all young people have reported exposure to violence or abuse, and by the age of 16, more than two thirds will have experienced a potentially traumatic event. Trauma can cause adverse effects to the body and mind including difficulty focusing, sudden shifts in mood and behavior, and sleep disturbances. Addressing students with trauma requires a school-wide shift to trauma-informed practices. See below for some highlighted resources to support this endeavor.