Supporting the Whole Child - Supporting Kids After Trauma from Initial Report to Care

Supporting youth after trauma (e.g., maltreatment, exposure to violence or other crimes) means looking beyond a single moment or system — it means seeing and supporting the whole child and their family over time. In this session, participants will explore what the processes and procedures look like for youth and their families who are referred to a child advocacy center as part of initial investigations of trauma exposure like child abuse or violence in the home. Participants will also learn about how the characteristics and experiences of the youth, their family, and the community may impact a youth’s mental health challenges in the initial days and weeks after traumatic events.