Children who come to the attention of the juvenile justice system are a challenging and underserved population, with high rates of exposure to trauma. (nctsn.org)
For young children, early exposure to trauma and overwhelming stress can impact the developing brain, particularly in the areas of emotions and learning. (ecmhc.org)
People who experience prolonged exposure to trauma, such as childhood abuse, family violence and sexual assault can find it challenging to experience or maintain positive feelings and wellbeing states. (relationshipsvictoria.com.au)