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The ChildTrauma Academy is a unique collaborative of individuals and organizations working to improve the lives of high-risk children through direct service, research and education. We recognize the crucial importance of childhood experience in shaping the health of the individual, and, ultimately, society. By creating biologically-informed, child and family respectful practice, programs and policy The ChildTrauma Academy seeks to help maltreated and traumatized children. A major activity of the CTA is to translate emerging findings about the human brain and child development into practical implications for the ways we nurture, protect, enrich, educate and heal children. The "translational neuroscience" work of the CTA has resulted in a range of innovative programs in therapeutic, child protection and educational systems. | The CTA offers a range of live, web-based and distance training opportunities. The CTA provides clinical, program and research consultations. The clinical research activities of the CTA focus on the impact of maltreatment and trauma on the developing child. The ChildTrauma Academy websites (including www.ChildTrauma.org) have been recognized by the US Department of Health and Human Sevice Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion as one of their most trusted and recommended links. To learn more about Healthfinder® click here | Educational Materials The CTA has a several sets of multimedia materials for educators, clinicians and caregivers. These training sets include video, slide and print materials. What's New Order "My New School" Photo Books now - a hands-on activity for caregivers & children to create together. Make it a smooth transition to school! "My Trip" and "My New Home" Photo Books are also available! Our latest video is now available: "Early Childhood and Brain Development: How Experience Shapes Child, Community and Culture"  Learn more about the new book by Dr. Perry and Maia Szalavitz. See Dr. Perry's writings for parents and early childhood educators at Scholastic.com. 
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