Trauma
Trauma-Informed Care for Survivors of Human Trafficking: A State of the Field in 2019
Victim Impact: Listen and Learn (Child Sexual Abuse, Story 1)
The video in this series (NCJ 223072) features the first-person account of Nia who shares her experience as victim of child sexual abuse and the ripple effect that victimization can have on family members and the community at large. A companion online only training curriculum is also available and includes a two part facilitator manual and a participant workbook.
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Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault in Indian Country: An Introduction to the Issues
OVC and the Office on Violence Against Women collaborated to produce this four-video series, designed for criminal justice personnel, victim advocates, and allied professionals who work with victims of sexual assault in Indian Country. This video provides an overview of alcohol-facilitated sexual assault in Indian Country, including prevalence, historical trauma, and responses.
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A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives: Community Responses with Victims and Offenders
This video highlights holistic and community-based approaches to victims and offenders. It also addresses the significant impact historical trauma has had on some Alaska Natives. Offenders often return to their homes and communities; therefore, communities must be actively involved in reentry efforts to ensure the safety of victims and community members.
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A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives: Multidisciplinary Responses to Victims of Violence
This video illustrates the multidisciplinary approach that brings together a range of professions to ensure timely, comprehensive, and victim-centered responses. Teams must be flexible and responsive to the range of short- and long-term needs of Alaska Native victims, including cultural, emotional, physical, and geographic needs.
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A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives: First Responders to Victims of Violence
This video focuses on community-driven responses to victims in Alaska villages. Although many challenges remain, well-coordinated responses that integrate tribal- and community-based approaches with other resources are changing outcomes for victims and communities.
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Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault in Indian Country: Services and Support for Victims
OVC and the Office on Violence Against Women collaborated to produce this four-video series, designed for criminal justice personnel, victim advocates, and allied professionals who work with victims of sexual assault in Indian Country. This public awareness video addresses various types of support for sexual assault victims in Indian Country.
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A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives: Responding to Survivors of Violence
This video provides an overview of the multiple challenges victims face when pursuing safety and justice in Alaska, including geographic, climate, and jurisdictional realities. Traditional values, local customs, cultural practices, and trauma-informed care help victims to heal and serve to promote the well-being of communities.
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Understanding Human Trafficking
Physical and Mental Health
The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit
The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit (VTT) was developed on the premise that exposure to the traumatic experiences of other people—known as vicarious trauma—is an inevitable occupational challenge for the fields of victim services, emergency medical services, fire services, law enforcement, and other allied professionals; however, organizations can mitigate the potentially negative effects of trauma exposure by becoming vicarious trauma-informed.
View Resources for the Victims of Recent Mass Violence Incidents
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Disaster Distress Helpline
Changing Minds
Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma DVD
Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs: National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The Center aims to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders. This website provides educational resources about PTSD and other enduring consequences of traumatic stress.
Traumatic Stress Institute
The Institute promotes excellence in trauma-informed services to organizations nationally and internationally who treat clients with histories of psychological trauma and attachment disruptions.
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies shares information about the effects of trauma, reducing traumatic stressors, and clinical strategies. Its website offers journals and related resources for the public, professionals, and the media.
Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc.
Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. assists citizen volunteers who respond to traumatic incidents at the request of police, fire, and medical personnel.