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October 20, 2023
Resources for Children and Families Displaced by War and Violence
 

Children and families who experience war and violence are exposed to enormous amounts of toxic stress. Even if these individuals are able to escape the violence and find physical safety, the psychological effects of trauma can persist over the lifespan, shorten the lifespan, and become intergenerational.

We also know there can be tremendous post-traumatic growth following exposure to war, violence, and displacement. Our human capacity for hope, healing, helping and resilience is astounding and inspiring. 

PACEs Connection has curated resources that share truths about the consequences of trauma caused by war, violence, and displacement. We have also searched for resources that will help providers of services, caregivers, parents, and children themselves help each other begin the process of healing and starting anew. 

These resources can be found in the following categories: Research, Resources for Providers, Resources for Parents.

Below you can see a Categories with a sample resource for each category. You can also explore Peace and Conflict resources from the Greater Good Science Center.

Articles, Books, and Websites
Handbook of Resilience in Children of War edited by Chandi Fernando and Michel Ferrari

Reports
Resilience of Refugee Children after War (2010) by American Psychological Association

Webinars and Podcasts
How Becoming A Refugee Changes You by Consider This from NPR

Responding to Collective Trauma (2022) by Trauma-Informed Design Society and Cowart Trauma Informed Partnership

Supporting Your Child
Traumatic Separation and Refugee and Immigrant Children: Tips for Current Caregivers

Talking to Children about War
How to Talk to Your Children about Conflict and War from UNICEF Parenting

Resources for Military and Veteran Families
Sesame Street for Military Families

Greater Good Magazine

We gathered articles that explore the roots of peace, war, and reconciliation; offer resources for well-being and activism; and remind us of human goodness.

Member Contributions and Asks
From Laura Gallant: Bullying prevention promotes positive childhood experiences
From John Engel: Hiring - Changing the world, one organization at a time
From Elena Costa: New Resource: Prevention Data Brief: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use Among Teens in California, 2021
From Michael Skinner: Music Monday - Jolene performance by Michelle Skinner & Michael Skinner
From Tori Essex: New Transforming Trauma Episode 115: Culturally Competent Trauma Care in High Conflict Areas With Michael Niconchuk
From Christine Greene: What Does Trauma-Informed Care Look Like in IDD Organizations? A Visual Tour
From Jonathan Enix: Discourses of Accountability and Goal-Oriented Learning in Rural Tennessee Schools During the Pandemic
From Michelle Ned: The Motivation for Student Learning and Engagement
From Becky Haas: Global Resiliency Accelerator to Discussing Emerging Practices in Healthcare
From Elena Costa: New Resource: Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences Data Report: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BFRSS), 2015-2021: An Overview of Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences in California
PACEs Connection Announcements
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