Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do

Violence or natural disasters can cause trauma in young people.
Trauma is hurt or harm. It can be hurt to a person’s body. It can be
harm to a person’s mind.

Parents and family members play important roles. They help children
who experience violence or disaster. They help children cope with trauma.
They help protect children from further trauma. They help children get
medical care and counseling. They also help young people avoid or
overcome emotional problems. These problems can result from trauma.

This is a booklet that describes what parents can do to help children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters