Understanding Childhood Trauma: An Infographic

When it comes to childhood trauma, many lack understanding of the impact on children that transcends into adolescence and adulthood. See how the latest data stacks up and get educated about the impact of childhood trauma so you can start to recognize signs of trauma response in your communities.

Traumatic events can include but are not limited to the following:

• Psychological, physical, or sexual abuse

• Racism and racial bias and aggression

• Community or school violence

• Witnessing or experiencing domestic violence

• National disasters or terrorism

• Commercial sexual exploitation

• Sudden or violent loss of a loved one

• Refugee or war experiences

• Military family-related stressors (e.g., deployment, parental loss or injury)

• Physical or sexual assault

• Neglect

• Serious accidents or life-threatening illness

If you or someone you know has experienced a traumatic event(s) or is demonstrating behaviors that may be a trauma response, there are resources available to help.