Resources
HEALS National Partners’ Resources
ICF offers research, programmatic support, technology services, and other assistance in a number of markets, including social programs and criminal justice. This resource offers information about supporting survivors of trauma and victimization, including research, webinars, podcasts, and blog posts.
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) provides communities with knowledge and skills to improve the lives of families and children who seek justice. Visit the NCJFCJ site to access webinars, publications, and resources related to family violence and domestic relations, juvenile justice, and child welfare and juvenile law.
U.S. Department of Justice National Institute of Justice
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. NIJ is dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science. NIJ provides objective and independent knowledge and tools to reduce crime and promote justice, particularly at the state and local levels. Read this NIJ article on childhood exposure to violence: https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/children-exposed-violence
The U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is committed to enhancing the nation’s capacity to assist crime victims and to providing leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for crime victims. OVC’s library is home to numerous resources, including training materials, webinars, and Frequently Asked Questions: https://ovc.ojp.gov/library#t0wwt
Linking Systems of Care State Resources
Montana, Ohio, Virginia, and Illinois are home to HEALS projects with the support of this discretionary grant from the Office of Victims of Crime. Each state’s site houses numerous resources, such as sample documents, training videos, and implementation tools, to support communities working to strengthen linked services for children and families impacted by crime.
Resources on Children & Trauma
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Visit NCTSN for information on the types and impacts of childhood trauma. Resources are available for children, families, and a variety of service providers.
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s Trauma and Child Abuse Resource Center
The Trauma and Child Abuse Resource Center offers resources for families and clinicians who support young people who have experienced abuse and trauma.
Futures Without Violence Defending Childhood Initiative
Futures Without Violence Defending Childhood Initiative offers resources and tools to support children and teens who have been impacted by trauma, violence, and victimization.
This SAMSHA list includes resources, tools, and organizations that support children and families impacted by trauma and victimization and the professionals who serve them.
Self-Care Resources
Self-Care for Children & Families
The Taking Care of Yourself Checklist This resource helps children, families, and professionals identify simple ways to practice self-care.
Anna Freud Centre’s Self-Care webpage
Informed by young people ages 11 to 25, this interactive site list dozens of strategies to practice self-care and mindfulness. Options can be sorted by activity type.
Trying Together’s Self-Care: Resources for Families
View a list of resources for families who want to incorporate more self-care practices into their lives.
Action for Health Kids: Create a Self-Care Plan
This site outlines practical steps for developing a family self-care plan.
This interactive tool from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center offers simple relaxation activities for children.
Self-Care Resources for Professionals & Organizations
This IL HEALS white paper explores the effectiveness of self-care strategies and how they are beneficial for reducing unhealthy levels of stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue.
IL HEALS Demonstration Site's Self-Care Guide
This self-care guide was written for professionals who work directly with families and community members. The guide provides tips, tools, virtual trainings, and journal articles.
Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services by SAMSHA
This resource provides an overview of trauma-informed care and discusses how to develop and institute a trauma-informed care framework within behavioral health organizations. With 16 strategies, tips, tools, and additional resources, this guide is relevant for a variety of organizations and settings striving to integrate trauma-informed care practices into their work.
NCTSN’s Resources on Secondary Traumatic Stress
Bearing witness to the impact of trauma takes a toll on helping professionals. These tools and resources, including a trauma-informed organizational assessment, provide valuable information for individuals and organizations working to prevent and mitigate the impact of vicarious trauma.
Self-Care & Grounding Techniques for Professionals
This resource provides simple, practical strategies for mitigating the impacts of work-related stress and trauma at work.
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