"The Lunchtime Series webinar “Use of Trauma Informed Assessments of Youth entering the Juvenile Justice System” explores the impact of early childhood trauma on juvenile justice involvement. The webinar also discusses the need for social workers to become trauma informed and to use a range of assessments that help determine exposure to adverse childhood experiences....
"According to the webinar, which was presented in January, nearly every researcher agrees that early childhood traumas (those that happen before the age of six) lie at the root of most long-term depression and anxiety, and many emotional and psychological illnesses. Severe traumas can even alter the very chemistry and physiology of the brain itself....
“Training to become trauma informed is important not only for social workers, but for anyone....
"For more information, members can register and view the webinar at www.socialworkers.org...."
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