The phrase "chronic traumatic" means a repeated occurrence of injury or damage over a long period of time. It refers to injuries or damages that happen repeatedly rather than just once. Full definition
While children can be resilient, at - risk children from backgrounds of chronic traumatic stress do not have the protective factors in place that lead to resilience. (attachmenttraumanetwork.org)
Essentially, the community is in a state of constant and chronic traumatic stress. (attachmentparenting.org)
Today's children face enormous challenges resulting in both acute and chronic traumatic effects. (icsw.edu)