Resource Library

This library offers curated resources selected by the Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools (T R I S) team. These materials are designed to support educators, administrators, school mental health professionals, and families in promoting student well-being and building resilient school communities. You can browse by topic, publication date, or audience, as well as use the search function to locate specific tools, templates, or reference materials. All materials are attributed to the original source.

If you are in need of assistance or would like to request specific resources, our T R I S team is happy to help. Contact us for specific resource needs in schools and communities.

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Populations at Risk

Resource created by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to discuss how specific populations can be more at risk of experiencing traumatic stress.

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What to Expect at Different Ages

Guide created by the Dougy Center to provide age-specific responses for young children who experience trauma or grief and how adults can help children experiencing trauma. The age specific groups include 0-2 years, 2-4 years, and 5-8 years.

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Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event

Fact sheet created by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to discuss how children of different ages respond to traumatic events.

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Trauma Facts for Educators

One pager created by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to help educators understand the impact of traumatic events on children, including how to identify potential impacts of trauma and help impacted children.