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Understanding Childhood Trauma: What Is Childhood Trauma?

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Hallway looking into 2 open doors at the end. 1 blonde woman holds a young child, another carries a white box, and 2 children sit leaning against a wall. Caption. Effective treatment of traumatized children.

Part of a series on understanding, identifying, and responding to childhood trauma. Defines childhood trauma, and presents an overview of the effects of childhood trauma on the individual and on society. Explains that sixteen to twenty million children and adolescents are currently at risk for developing trauma-related problems: anxiety, depression, substance abuse, school failure, susceptibility to victimization and abuse, and criminality. Includes segment on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).