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Creating a world that nurtures and protects children and young people following trauma

More than one in three children and young people are exposed to at least one potentially traumatic event by age 18. The right support can make a substantial difference to the extent that traumatic events impact on their lives.

The UK Trauma Council (UKTC) creates evidence-based resources to improve professionals and carers’ understanding of the nature and impact of trauma. We aim to better equip all those supporting children and young people exposed to trauma.

The latest from the UK Trauma Council

Childhood Trauma, the Brain and the Social World

Childhood trauma impacts the developing brain. We are learning that such changes can profoundly impact a child’s social world, with important implications for their development and mental health. Learn how we can better support young people who have experienced childhood trauma to foster and maintain healthy social relationships.

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POLICY BRIEFING

Complex trauma: evidence-based principles for the reform of children’s social care

Nine evidence-based principles that care givers, professionals and services can engage in to address the impacts of complex trauma.

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Research Roundup

Special Edition: Racism, Mental Health and Trauma

Summaries of racism and trauma research with a focus on children and young people published between 2011-2021.

Training

Traumatic bereavement training

We are delighted to offer further dates in July, September and October 2022 for our popular training course.

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Article

Supporting refugee and asylum-seeking children and young people who have experienced trauma

December 2021 – A brief summary of some of the traumatic experiences refugee and asylum-seeking children and young people may experience with links to helpful resources.

Video

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Research: Implications for practitioners

In this video, we explain what ACEs are, how they are measured, and the pros and cons of routine screening.

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Research Roundup

Q2| 2021 Research Roundup

Ten brief summaries of cutting edge research on trauma and childhood maltreatment published in the second quarter of 2021.

Policy briefing

Beyond the pandemic: Strategic priorities for responding to childhood trauma

Four recommendations in response to the pandemic, addressed to government departments, professional bodies, and those developing policy and practice.

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Featured resources

Resource

Traumatic Bereavement

Evidence-based guidance for schools, bereavement services, and NHS mental health services on how to support traumatically bereaved children and young people.

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Resource

Childhood Trauma and the Brain

A general introduction to what happens in the brain after children face traumatic experiences, like abuse and neglect.

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