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

Violence or disasters can cause trauma in young people. Trauma
results from hurt, harm or intense fear. It can be caused by harm
to a person’s body. It can be caused by fear in a person’s mind.

Rescue workers 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 also help young
people avoid or overcome emotional problems. These problems can
result from trauma.

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