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Child abuse and trauma

Author: Skylight Trust

Childhood abuse is traumatic. A traumatised child is likely to be frightened, anxious, distressed, distrustful, and angry. They need a lot of good support. ​ Childhood abuse is an umbrella t...

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Trauma

Author: Skylight Trust

Trauma is a response to either a one-time event – such as an earthquake – or to many adverse experiences over time – such as Domestic Violence. After a distressful event, each person involve...

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Child Trauma

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Child abuse - Blue knot foundation

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Traumatic stress in children

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National Institute of Mental Health

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Identify abuse | Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

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Helping children deal with trauma

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Helping children - Ministry of Health

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Simple conversations to help keep your child safe

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Helping you protect your child

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Keeping yourself safe from child abuse - for kids

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When there is violence at home

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Long term consequences

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Talking to children

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Understanding the effects of maltreatment on brain development

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Talking with Children

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