In 2009, researchers found that more than 60 percent of youth
age 17 and younger have been exposed to crime, violence, and
abuse either directly or indirectly including witnessing a
violent act, assault with a weapon, sexual victimization, child
maltreatment, and dating violence. Nearly 10 percent were
injured during the exposure to violence, 10 percent were exposed
to maltreatment by caretaker, and 6 percent were a victim of
sexual assault.1 With help from families, providers, and the
community, young children can demonstrate resilience when
dealing with trauma. Research has shown that caregivers can
buffer the impact of trauma and promote better outcomes for
children even under stressful times when the following
Strengthening Families Protective Factors2 are present: Trauma
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