The Center’s primary mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge, technologies and best practices that will contribute to reducing and ending violence against children and the effects of trauma on children, families and the workforce. The center completes a translational research agenda by: (1) using clinical practice with children and families experiencing trauma to generate research questions regarding assessment and interventions to improve safety and health/mental health; (2) conducting funded research with children, family members, and providers experiencing trauma and related problems; (3) implementing evidence based treatments and practices to clinicians and child serving systems of care; 4) translating and disseminating findings to the broader scientific community (5) consulting, advising, and collaborating with federal and state agencies and policy makers.
Celebrating 25 years!
Our Mission
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CTAC Values Statements
Turning adversity into opportunity using expertise, optimism and perseverance.
Engaging in deliberate practice, demonstrating our passion, tenacity, and quest for excellence.
Demonstrating innovation using creativity and transdisciplinary perspectives.
Using our voice to educate others and advocate for what we believe in: integrity, excellence, service to others, equity, fairness, and social justice.
Providing courageous leadership to the community on the most effective ways to address child trauma.
Cultivating and maintaining our role as scientist practitioners through intellectual curiosity, self-correction, humility and objectivity.
Improving the translational utility of our work by integrating science and practice to improve professional, child and family outcomes.
Promoting social justice and fairness within systems and structures that effect children and families.
Explore what CTAC has to offer
Research
Discover the impactful research at the Center on Trauma and Children, where we focus on evidence-based treatments for child trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and the systemic response to child maltreatment. From studying the effectiveness of trauma therapies to examining the impact of legislative measures on child protection, our work shapes the future of trauma-informed care and policies.
Projects and Programs
Explore our innovative projects and programs designed to address trauma at every level, from direct treatment to systemic transformation. From the Child and Adolescent Trauma Treatment and Training Institute (CATTTI) to the Secondary Traumatic Stress Innovations and Solutions Center (STS-ISC), each initiative advances our mission to improve care and support for individuals and professionals impacted by trauma.
Trauma Learning Center
Unlock valuable resources at our Trauma Learning Center, where we offer comprehensive training in Trauma-Informed Care, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Evidence-Based Treatments. Our programs are designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge to effectively support those impacted by trauma.
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