Roadmap for Change

Professionals working in juvenile justice weigh in one last time on why they do this work, what trauma informed interventions have worked well, and what comes next. CTRJJ Co-Director Keith Cruise explains how we can support juvenile justice professionals who are trying to make change.Related ResourcesMental Health Providers & Juvenile Justice Resource Guide | CTRJJThe National Child Traumatic Stress NetworkSAMHSATrauma-Informed Juvenile Court Self-Assessment (TI-JCSA) | NCTSNResources for Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice (Webinar) | CTRJJ Science and Services Spotlights (Infographics) | CTRJJ Sign up for the CTRJJ Email NewsletterSubscribe to CTRJJ’s YouTube ChannelFollow CTRJJ on LinkedInMessage CTRJJ for more information on the following models and trainings:Think Trauma Curriculum (curriculum training on awareness and knowledge of trauma)Trauma Affect Regulation: A Guide for Education and Therapy (TARGET/T4/TCARE)Trauma Grief Components Therapy for Adolescents (TGCT-A)Trauma-Informed Juvenile Court Self-Assessment (TI-JCSA)Resilience for Trauma-Informed Professionals (R-TIP: curriculum training on secondary traumatic stress)Thank you to our guests on this episode:Dr. Keith Cruise, Dr. Carly Baetz, Professor Kristin Henning, Al Killen-Harvey, David Hopkins, Dr. Kaitlin Sheerin, Randall Farmer, Dr. Monique Khumalo, Abdul Rahmann-Muhammed, and Kim Genis.Identifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.

In order for juvenile justice institutions to restore trust between youth and adults and to transform the lives of justice-involved youth, they will need a multi-system, preventative, Public Health approach. Youth need more than just punitive accountability. They need integrated support from every system they interact with that addresses their needs and traumas and helps prepare them for a brighter future.Related Resources:Complete episode guide for youth and families on Embracing a Public Health ApproachJuvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) - The Annie E. Casey FoundationScience & Services Spotlights from the Center for Trauma Recovery & Juvenile JusticeBuilding a Culture of Care through Restorative Justice Practices2022 Study Reviews Effectiveness of PTSD Treatment in the Juvenile Justice SystemUnderstanding Links Between Community Violence, Gun Carrying, & System InvolvementTraumatic Experiences & Mental Health Risks for Youth Involved in the Justice SystemThank you to our guests on this episode:Aaron, Josh Weber, Professor Kristin Henning, Dr. Robin Jenkins, Tim Wires, and Kim Genis.Identifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.

According to education professionals in the juvenile justice system, to help justice involved youth imagine and actualize new futures for themselves, the whole system needs to prioritize providing education funds, resources, and committed teachers and staff who believe in their students.Related ResourcesComplete episode guide for youth and families on Equitable Education in Juvenile JusticeContact CTRJJ for more information and resourcesThank you to our guests on this episode:Jasmine, Michelle, Sara, Randall Farmer, Aaron, Teresa Brewington, Jordan, and Abdul Rahmaan Muhammad.Identifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.

Youth involved in the juvenile justice system are not just individuals; they are part of complex families who are uniquely impacted by the justice system alongside them. In this episode, siblings and caregivers explain the financial, emotional, physical, and social challenges of the juvenile justice system and the ways practitioners in the system can support them.Related ResourcesComplete episode guide for youth and families on Supporting Caregivers & SiblingsExamining Caregiver Well-Being (CTRJJ)Resources for Youths and Families (CTRJJ) Contact CTRJJ for more information and resourcesThank you to our guests on this episode:Aaron, Dr. Kathleen Kemp, Dr. Kaitlin Sheerin, Dr. Maureen Allwood, Dr. Monique Khumalo, Kathleen, Dr. Dana Lee Baker, Erica, Professor Kristin Henning, Jordan, Dr. Julian Ford, Michelle, and Abdul-Rahmaan Muhammad.Identifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.

Many neurodivergent youth get caught up in the juvenile justice system as a response to their moments of crisis, or simply because of differences in their behavior. This episode considers the experiences of neurodivergent youth and their families in the juvenile justice system, and how crisis intervention on their behalf should focus on preventing harm, not punishing difference.Show Notes & Related Resources:Complete episode guide for youth and families on Supporting Neurodivergent Youth“The Prevalence and Correlates of Involvement in the Criminal Justice System Among Youth on the Autism Spectrum” by Julianna Rava, Paul Shattuck, Jessica Rast, and Anne Roux (Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)“The Cumulative Probability of Arrest by Age 28 Years in the United States by Disability Status, Race/Ethnicity, and Gender” by Erin J. McCauley (American Journal of Public Health)Law and Neurodiversity: Youth with Autism and the Juvenile Justice Systems in Canada and the United States by Dana Lee Baker, Laurie A. Drapela, and Whitney LittlefieldS&S Spotlight: 2022 Study Reviews Effectiveness of PTSD Treatment in the Juvenile Justice System (CTRJJ)S&S Spotlight: 2021 Study Confirms High Levels of Mental Disorders in Detained Adolescents (CTRJJ)Contact CTRJJ for more information and resourcesThank you to our guests on this episode:Zachary, Kathleen, Dr. Monique Khumalo, Professor Kristin Henning, Dr. Dana Lee Baker, Al Killen-Harvey, and Judge Michael Key.Identifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.Additional research and production support for this episode provided by Julia Clausen.

Trauma is stored in the body and expressed through the senses, so professional interventions need to look beyond behavior to take care of the whole person through a biopsychosocial approach.Show Notes & Related Resources:Complete episode guide for youth and families on Trauma in the BodyDrug and Alcohol Use Reported by Youth in Juvenile Facilities, 2008–2018 – Statistical Tables -  Bureau of Justice Statistics — US Department of JusticeJuvenile Delinquency and Addiction —  Child Crime Prevention & Safety Center Sensory Processing, Coordination and Attachment by Ruth Stephens - Beacon House Therapeutic Services and Trauma TeamThe Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté The Wisdom Of Trauma —  Documentary featuring Gabor MatéSMART (Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment)Trauma Informed Weight LiftingIn Memoriam: Dr. Maureen Allwood (CTRJJ) Contact CTRJJ for more information and resourcesThank you to our guests on this episode:Jasmine, Michelle, Aaron, Austin, Mariah Rooney, Dr. Maureen Allwood, Abdul-Rahmaan I. Muhammad, Kristin Henning, and Edmundo.Identifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.

In the juvenile justice system, context is everything. Whether as professionals we show up with a deep understanding of the socio-political context of the youth, or we bring in and support “credible messengers” with shared lived experience as the youth, authenticity is key. "Irrationally caring adults," as Professor Kristin Henning describes them, can make all the difference in youth outcomes.Show Notes & Related ResourcesComplete episode guide for youth and families on Credible MessengersThe Essence of Innocence: Consequences of Dehumanizing Black Children (Goff, et. al)In Memoriam: Dr. Maureen Allwood (CTRJJ) The concept of children needing at least one “irrationally caring adult” is attributed to Dr. Urie Bronfenbrenner. He included this in his 1976 speech at Cornell University “The American Family - Who Cares?”Contact CTRJJ for more information and resourcesThank you to our guests on this episode:Michelle, Jasmine, Teresa Brewington, Dr. Maureen Allwood,  Professor Kristin Henning, Dr. Monique Khumalo, David Hopkins, Austin, Aaron, Isaiah, and EdmundoIdentifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.

Making change in the juvenile justice system can be as simple, and as difficult, as making time to describe in plain language why a decision was made, pausing a meeting to ensure everyone at the table agrees with what a word means, and reflecting on the impact our word choice may have on a youth or families conception of themself. This episode provides examples and reflections on how to improve communication and transparency in juvenile justice settings.Show Notes & Related ResourcesComplete episode guide for youth and families on Communication and TransparencyS&S Spotlight: Traumatic Experiences & Mental Health Risks for Youth Involved in the Justice System (CTRJJ)Contact CTRJJ for more information and resourcesThank you to our guests on this episode:Edmundo, Prof. Kristin Henning, Dr. Keith Cruise, Dr. Rocio Chang, Erica, Josh Weber, Kim Genis, Tim Wires, and Dr. Robin JenkinsIdentifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.

This episode covers the layers of grief and generational trauma that youth in the juvenile justice system might be carrying, as well as the ways professionals can help these youth honor the memory of their ancestors and loved ones as they navigate their vision for the future.Additional ResourcesComplete episode guide for youth and families on Addressing and Acknowledging Grief

The long term success of youth involved in the juvenile justice system depends on professionals seeing them as whole people, with families and goals and complicated circumstances, and understanding the broader social context in which these youth ended up in the system. In this episode, mental health experts, social workers, and other juvenile justice professionals describe the tools and interventions needed to make that possible.Show Notes & Related ResourcesEpisode listening guide for youth and families on Beyond Screening & AssessmentS&S Spotlight: 2021 Study Confirms High Levels of Mental Disorders in Detained Adolescents | The Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice (CTRJJ) S&S Spotlight: Supporting LGBTQ Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System (CTRJJ)In Memoriam: Dr. Maureen Allwood (CTRJJ) Contact CTRJJ for more information and resourcesThank you to our guests on this episode: Isaiah, Aaron, Michelle, Jasmine, Dr. Keith Cruise, Josh Weber, Dr. Maureen Allwood, Dr. Carly Baetz, Kim Genis, and Al Killen-HarveyIdentifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.

Investing in the people who work in the juvenile justice system is a vital component of system-wide improvement. Learn how juvenile justice professionals are using implementation science, reflective leadership, and other tools to make trauma-informed practices the standard for working with youth in the system.Show Notes & Related ResourcesEpisode listening guide for youth and families on Implementation ScienceImpact Center at FPG (UNC)Collaborative for Implementation Practice (UNC)Reclaiming FuturesGAIN (Global Appraisal of Individual Needs) assessment toolThe Resilience for Trauma-Informed Professionals (R-TIP) Study (Dr. Patricia K. Kerig)TARGET and T-Care Information Sheet (NCTSN)Effect of Trauma-Informed Supervision in a Youth Detention Center (CTRJJ)Secondary Traumatic Stress and Reflective Practice/Supervision (Al Killen-Harvey) Differentiating Secondary Traumatic Stress, Burnout, Vicarious Trauma, and Compassion Fatigue (video)Three Steps to Addressing Burnout (video)Preventing & Reducing Burnout in an Organization (video) In Memoriam: Dr. Maureen Allwood (CTRJJ) Contact CTRJJ for more information and resourcesThank you to our guests on this episode:Michelle, Jasmine, Erika, Dr. Robin Jenkins, Judge Michael Keys, Al Killen-Harvey, Dr. Maureen Allwood, and AaronIdentifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.

Experts at every level of the juvenile justice system - from caseworkers and trauma psychiatrists to country judges and state-level decision-makers - weigh in on how to facilitate system-wide change through collaboration and trust, and how to communicate to youth at every step that someone is on their side and won't let them fail.Related ResourcesEpisode listening guide for youth and families on Fostering Cross-System CollaborationUnderstanding Trauma Exposure in Crossover Youth (CTRJJ)Thank you to our guests on this episode:Jordan, Dr. Monique Khumalo, Kim Genis, Tim Wires, Judge Michael Key, Dr. Carly Baetz, Randall Farmer, and Josh WeberIdentifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.

For a decade, the Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice has led conversations on the necessity of trauma-informed care for youth involved with the juvenile justice system. Now, the conversation has shifted. Most in the field no longer need to be convinced that a trauma-informed approach is necessary. How then do we take what we know about the prevalence of trauma for justice-involved youth and collaborate to respond to trauma across the entire system?In this episode, Dr. Amanda Zelechoski visits a juvenile detention facility to speak with youth about their experiences and give them a direct line to share what they want to see change in the system. You’ll also hear from several professionals working in and alongside the system highlighting why change is necessary and how change is possible.Thank you to our guests on this episode:Jasmine, Dr. Julian Ford, Dr. Rocio Chang, Dr. Keith Cruise, Michelle, Aaron, Austin, Zachary, Erica, Dr. Monique Khumalo, Mariah Rooney, Tim Wires, and Dr. Carly BaetzIdentifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.Access the complete Episode Listening Guide to see additional resources and next steps!

Roadmap for Change dives into the pressing need for transformation within the juvenile justice system—a system that often falls short in meeting the needs of youth. Many of us working in and around the field understand the power of trauma-informed care, but breaking old mindsets and creating true, system-wide change is no easy feat.Join us as we examine historical and cultural roadblocks that challenge reform efforts and celebrate stories of progress from communities and jurisdictions working to make a difference. Through the voices of youth and their families, we explore the changes they believe would truly support healing and growth. Experts share the latest insights on trauma-informed practices, along with actionable strategies and resources for bringing these ideas to life.Whether you're a lawyer, judge, mental health professional, probation officer, researcher, or policymaker, Roadmap for Change offers inspiration, evidence, and guidance for those committed to building a more supportive, restorative system for our youth. Roadmap for Change is a production of the Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice. Funding provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

During safety overviews before a flight, we’re instructed to put on our own oxygen masks first before assisting others. In the same way, as professionals and parents, we have to take care of ourselves before we can continue to care for the children in our lives. To close out this audio series, we’ll hear from several guest experts on what they do to support their own well-being as trauma-care providers.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Claudette AntuñaDr. Archana BasuDr. David CorwinDr. Bianca HarperNicole LaPlenaDr. Brooks KeeshinDr. Joyanna SilbergYehudis StokesKaren Zilberstein

With our guest experts, we discuss why we need policies that support trauma-informed training and care and what’s at stake if we don’t. We’ll hear from guest experts speaking to specific policy needs in contexts such as medical care, mental health, and online spaces. Ultimately, we’ll discuss the foundational need for these laws and policies to be rooted in the community. Whether we’re legislators, policymakers, advocates, or just community members with a voice and a vote, we can work to ensure our laws and policies support the resilience of children in all of our communities.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Apryl AlexanderHernán Carvente-Martinez Dr. David CorwinJessica FeiermanDr. Brooks KeeshinDr. Michael SalterDr. Viola Vaughan-EdenKaren ZilbersteinExplore resources mentioned in this episode:Parents Under Pressure: Struggling to Raise Children in an Unequal America by Karen Zilberstein

Communities and collective action are vitally important in maintaining and strengthening our mental health and resilience. In this episode, we hear from several experts on the essential role communities play in fostering resilience in children who experience stress and trauma.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Apryl AlexanderHernán Carvente-MartinezJessica FeiermanDr. Viola Vaughan-EdenKaren ZilbersteinExplore resources mentioned in this episode:Healing NinjasBrody, G., Yu, T., Chen, E., Miller, G., Kogan, S., & Beach, S. (2013). Is resilience only skin deep? Rural African Americans’ socio- economic status-related risk and competence in preadolescence and psychological adjustment and allostatic load at age 19. Psychological Science, 24(7), 1285–1293.

As a parent, supporting your child day-in and day-out is a lot of work -- especially if your child has experienced or is experiencing stress and trauma. Our guest experts speak to the big and small ways parents and caregivers can help foster resilience in children.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Archana BasuDr. David Corwin Dr. Michael SalterKaren ZilbersteinExplore resources mentioned in this episode:Pandemic ParentingTrauma & Resilience Resources (Pandemic Parenting)

In this episode, we’re focusing on the experiences of youth before, during, and after their interactions with the legal system. We’ll hear from trauma-focused behavioral healthcare professionals who have worked extensively with the legal system: with judges, lawyers, justice-involved youth, and their families. We’ll also hear from a lawyer and a community organizer and their work to reduce and prevent trauma in justice-involved youth.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Apryl AlexanderDr. Sandra BaitaHernán Carvente-MartinezJessica FeiermanDr. Bianca HarperExplore resources mentioned in this episode:Psychosocial Interventions for Traumatized Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: Research, Evidence Base, and Clinical/Legal Challenges (Journal of Juvenile Justices)The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ)Essential Elements of a Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice System(The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)

In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at clinical training programs for healthcare professionals in many fields: how to make the training more trauma-informed, and how students can best navigate those programs if they’re interested in providing trauma-informed care.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Archana BasuDr. David CorwinDr. Brooks KeeshinNicole LaPlenaYehudis StokesExplore resources mentioned in this episode:NCTSN Learning Center for Child and Adolescent TraumaAPSAC: American Professional Society Abuse ChildrenISTSS: International Society for Traumatic Stress StudiesISSTD: International Society for the Study of Trauma & DissociationAPA: American Psychological Association - Trauma Psychology (Division 56)TeachTrauma NCTSN Learn: Identifying Critical Moments and Healing Complex Trauma “Trauma-Informed Care” (Pediatrics, The American Academy of Pediatrics)Academy on Violence and Abuse (avahealth.org)California ACEs Academy

Three healthcare experts weigh in on how healthcare providers, including pediatric, family medicine, nursing, and other medical and allied health professionals, can practice and implement trauma-informed healthcare on an individual and systemic level.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. David CorwinDr. Brooks KeeshinYehudis StokesExplore resources mentioned in this episode:Bright FuturesThe Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics Academy on Violence and Abuse (avahealth.org)California ACEs Academy

Now that we’ve examined key concepts to understand the many ways that children experience trauma -- and the many ways that they and their families are resilient, it’s time to get a bit more practical. How can we as mental health providers help foster resilience in children? Plus, hear from trauma-care providers what you can expect if you’re looking for trauma-informed therapy for yourself or your child.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Apryl AlexanderHernán Carvente-MartinezDr. Sandra BaitaNicole LaPlenaDr. Michael SalterDr. Joyanna SilbergDr. Viola Vaughan-EdenKaren Zilberstein

We can’t protect children and support their resilience if we overlook the traumas that are embedded in the fabric of their communities and society. In this episode, we speak to several guest experts about how global and collective traumas such as racism, war, community violence, and pandemics impact children.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Apryl AlexanderDr. Archana BasuDr. Sandra RafmanDr. Michael SalterDr. Joyanna SilbergDr. Viola Vaughan-EdenExplore resources mentioned in this episode:Australia eSafety Commissioner

No child exists in a vacuum. And the stress or trauma they experience doesn’t either. All of our individual behaviors, mindsets, and experiences are intertwined with our cultural contexts -- that is, the customs, language, geography, politics, and beliefs that shape our lived experiences. In this episode, you’ll hear from several guest experts who speak to the importance of recognizing cultural influences such as mental health stigmas, faith and spirituality, and country of origin when providing trauma-informed care.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Apryl AlexanderDr. Claudette AntuñaDr. Sandra RafmanDr. Viola Vaughan-EdenKaren ZilbersteinExplore resources mentioned in this episode:Brody, G., Yu, T., Chen, E., Miller, G., Kogan, S., & Beach, S. (2013). Is resilience only skin deep? Rural African Americans’ socio- economic status-related risk and competence in preadolescence and psychological adjustment and allostatic load at age 19. Psychological Science, 24(7), 1285–1293.Miller, G., Yu, T., Chen, E., & Brody, G. (2015). Self-control forecasts better psychosocial outcomes but faster epigenetic aging in low-SES youth. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 112(33), 10325 – 10330.

According to data from U.S. crime reports, about 1 in 5 homicide victims are killed by an intimate partner, whether that’s a current or former spouse or dating partner. In the wake of these tragic deaths are the victims’ loved ones -- including children. Dr. Bianca Harper shares her expertise in supporting these child and adolescent survivors of intimate partner homicide.Learn more about our guest expert on this episode: Dr. Bianca HarperExplore resources mentioned in this episode:Preventing Intimate Partner Violence - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionVictims of Crime ActArizona Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative (ACASI)

In this episode, we explore how best to support survivors of sexual abuse. Along with our guest experts, we discuss how to provide an environment in which children (and adults) feel safe to disclose the abuse, how caregivers and clinicians should respond, and what the recovery process looks like for survivors and their families as they create a path forward.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Sandra BaitaDr. Michael SalterDr. Viola Vaughan-Eden

When we experience trauma, our minds and bodies find ways to cope. What might look on the outside like spacing out, rapid mood or behavior changes, or an intense imaginary world, can actually be the child psychologically “disconnecting” from what’s happening or has happened to them. We call this “dissociation.” Clinical child psychologist Dr. Joyanna Silberg joins us for this episode. We discuss why dissociation takes place, what are early signs of it, and what we as parents and professionals who care for children can do to help.Learn more about our guest expert on this episode: Dr. Joyanna Silberg

Through the intersecting lenses of advocacy, mental health care, medical care, and criminology, five guest experts help us explore trauma prevention strategies that make it possible to not only treat the after-effects of trauma but to help protect children from experiencing trauma from the earliest days of their lives all the way into adolescence.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Archana BasuDr. David CorwinDr. Michael SalterYehudis StokesKaren Zilberstein

Resilience is the main subject of this audio series, but what is it exactly? There are actually a lot of different definitions, and the concept of resilience is a bit controversial among experts in mental health and trauma spaces. In many ways, resilience is just as complex as trauma. So, in this episode, we’ll hear from several experts on their opinions about children’s and families’ resilience, what it is, and where it comes from.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Apryl AlexanderDr. Claudette AntuñaDr. Sandra BaitaDr. Archana BasuDr. Bianca HarperDr. Brooks KeeshinDr. Sandra RafmanKaren Zilberstein

Dr. Julian Ford and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski speak with several child trauma experts to help understand, “what is trauma?” and how does it differ from everyday stress? We discuss the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) framework, the impact of early childhood trauma on brain development, and how we can begin to identify past traumas through a child’s current behavior.Learn more about our guest experts on this episode:Dr. Archana BasuDr. Sandra BaitaDr. David CorwinYehudis Stokes

Join experts in the field of child stress and trauma as they delve into research-based strategies for building resilience in children of all ages. Your hosts, Dr. Julian Ford and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, along with guest experts explore how children and families successfully face and overcome adversity, and how helping professionals can support and empower this resilience. Together, they'll paint a holistic picture of what a roadmap to resilience can look like for children experiencing stress and trauma.Dr. Ford and Dr. Zelechoski bring decades of experience as psychologists and researchers to make these strategies available for all who care for children. Whether you’re a mental health provider, parent, lawyer, social worker, or caregiver, you can use these tools to help the children you support step from difficulty into strength.Roadmap to Resilience is a collaboration between Pandemic Parenting and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, with special thanks to the Inter-Organizational Child Trauma Task Force. Roadmap to Resilience is produced by Dr. Julian Ford, Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, Carmen Vincent, and Victoria Bruick, with strategic support from Jennifer Valentine and promotional support from the Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders. Many thanks to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Child Traumatic Stress Network for their financial support for this project.Learn more at www.roadmaptoresilience.org.