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Description tEffects of Bullying - https://www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/effects – Discusses the effects of bullying on everyone– aggressors, victims, and witnesses. Also covers the impact on mental health, substance abuse, and suicide

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Description text goeBooks for Parents, Caregivers and Survivors, River Bridge Regional Center, https://www.riverbridgerc.org/books-parents-caregivers-survivors/ A bibliography of resources on child abuse.

Child Welfare Information Gateway, https://www.childwelfare.gov – This website provides a number of resources, including:

• Cost-of-Injury Analysis – https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/developing/economic/cost-injury/ This website provides information on the economic and societal costs of child abuse and neglect. 

• Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect – Child Welfare Information Gateway - https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/long_term_consequences.pdf.  This website discusses the societal and physical consequences of child abuse and neglect. 

• Social and Economic Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect –https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/can/impact/consequences/ This website provides information about the socio-economic consequences of child abuse and neglect.

• “Child Maltreatment and Brain Development: A Primer for Child Welfare Professionals” – A brief about the  impact of maltreatment on brain development, see https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/issue-briefs/brain-development/. 

Center for Disease Control and Prevention - The Economic Burden of Child Maltreatment in the United States And Implications for Prevention, https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/53971. Discusses the burden, prevalence, and importance of preventing child maltreatment.

CDC-Kaiser Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study–Violence Prevention Injury Center– https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html# Information about the CDC-Kaiser Study 

Child Abuse and Neglect, Guide to Resources, Pennsylvania  State University, guides.libraries.psu.edu/c.php?g=335680andp=2906800

Learning to Trust Again after Abuse, EndCAN – https://endcan.org/2023/02/13/learning-to-trust-again-after-abuse/

Prevent Child Abuse America - https://preventchildabuse.org/
A website for the organization Prevent Child Abuse America, which since 1972 has defined the national approach to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. 

Signs & Symptoms of Child Abuse - Stanford Medicine - https://childabuse.stanford.edu/screening/signs.html. This website lists signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect, including behavioral, symptomatic, and physical clues.

Zero Abuse Project – https://zeroabuseproject.org/ – Organization working to protect children from abuse and sexual assault by engaging people and resources through a trauma-informed approach of education, research, advocacy, and advanced technology. s here

It Really Wasn’t Your Fault: How Understanding the Brain’s Response to Trauma Can Lessen Victim-Blaming and Self-Blame - The United States Army - https://www.army.mil/article/241611/it_really_wasnt_your_fault_how_understanding_the_brains_response_to_trauma_can_lessen_victim_blaming_and_self_blame

Jim Hopper, PhD –Unwanted or Abusive Childhood Experiences –https://jimhopper.com/topics/child-abuse/ 

Sidran Redirect and Traumatic Stress Institute – Klingberg Family Centers, https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/sidran-redirect/ – The Sidran Institute, known for over 25 years as an essential resource for survivors of trauma, their loved ones, and the providers who assist in their recovery.

The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT)  https://www.ivatcenters.org/about

The Sidran Institute Press Archives – Levellers Press – https://www.levellerspress.com/product-category/the-sidran-institute-press/ – This press specializes in books on topics related to childhood trauma.

Trauma bonding: Definition, Examples, Signs, and Recovery, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/trauma-bonding 

Understanding Child Trauma - What is Childhood Trauma?, SAMHSA, https://www.samhsa.gov/child-trauma/understanding-child-trauma 

Webinar Series: Trauma-Informed Peer Support, https://www.nasmhpd.org/content/webinar-series-trauma-informed-peer-support

Item descAdversity in Childhood Is Linked to Mental and Physical Health Throughout Life, The British Medical Journal, https://www.bmj.com/content/371/bmj.m3048 – The prevalence of “toxic stress” and huge downstream consequences in disease, suffering, and financial costs make prevention and early intervention crucial, say Charles A. Nelson and colleagues

Breaking the Trauma Bond Forged by Narcissistic Parents, Psychology Today, by Suzanne Degges-White PhD, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/202105/breaking-the-trauma-bond-forged-narcissistic-parents

Does Childhood Trauma Affect Adult Relationships?, https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-childhood-trauma-affects-adult-relationships 

People Don't Outgrow the Effects of Childhood Trauma Just Because They Become Adults, https://blogs.psychcentral.com/childhood-behavioral/2020/02/people-dont-outgrow-the-effects-of-childhood-trauma-just-because-they-become-adults/ 

People Who Had Unhappy Childhoods Usually Develop These Traits, Bolde.com, article by Phoebe Mertens, https://www.bolde.com/unhappy-childhoods-develop-these-traits/

Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Can Reduce Chronic Disease, Center for Disease Control, National Public Radio, https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/11/05/776550377/cdc-childhood-trauma-is-a-public-health-issue-and-we-can-do-more-prevent-it?

Relationship Between Childhood Trauma, Parental Bonding, and Defensive Styles and Psychiatric Symptoms in Adult Life, National Library of Medicine – Pub Med Central, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8638712/ 

Traumatic Childhood Could Increase Heart Disease Risk in Adulthood - American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/news/2018/11/08/traumatic-childhood-could-increase-heart-disease-risk-in-adulthood – Children who grow up in distressing or traumatic environments are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke by the time they reach middle age, according to a new study by Jacob Pierce and colleagues.

Traumatic or Stressful Events in Childhood May Lead to Changes in Key Brain Structures, News-Medical.net,  https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210209/Traumatic-or-stressful-events-in-childhood-may-lead-to-changes-in-key-brain-structures.aspx 

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Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family: Whose Life are You Really Living? Are You Self-Differentiated?, https://theodoroutherapy.com/2019/02/25/growing-up-in-a-dysfunctional-family-whose-life-are-you-really-living-are-you-self-differentiated/ 

Item descriWhat is EMDR? - EMDR Institute - https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/ ption

“Facts About Human Trafficking - Do Something”,  https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-human-trafficking – Information about the prevalence of human trafficking in the United States and around the world. 

What is Internal Family Systems? – IFS Institute – https://ifs-institute.com/ 

Dying Too Soon: Excess Mortality in Severe Mental Illness, National Library of Medicine – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6918821/ – Discusses how mental illness can affect health and longevity.

Implicit Bias: What It Means and How It Affects Behavior, https://www.thoughtco.com/understanding-implicit-bias-4165634 

Kindness matters guide, Mental Health Foundation, https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness/kindness-matters-guide 

Mental Health Medications, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/mental-health-medications

Mental Health Myths and Facts,  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/mental-health-myths-facts 

Mental Health Stigma, Center for Disease Control, https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/stigma/index.html 

National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery,  https://www.ncmhr.org/ – “Since its founding in 2006, the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery (NCMHR) has worked to counter the abuses of power and systems of oppression embedded in the mental health system. NCMHR opposes racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, mentalism, heterosexism, cissexism, and every other prejudice. We believe that authentic human connection--embracing cross-cultural, multiracial, and non-binary alliances--is the portal to a more truthful, just, compassionate, and liberated society. We are committed to joining with other movements for liberation and social justice, and seek collaborations with people and organizations that share our principles.” 

Nursing Homes Overprescribing Drugs to Silence and Subdue Patients, The Brown Firm- https://www.harrybrownlaw.com/nursing-homes-overprescribing-drugs-to-silence-and-subdue-patients/ 

Side Effects of Psychiatric Medication, Mind, https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/medication/coping-with-side-effects/ 

The Zyprexa Papers, https://thezyprexapapers.com/, Details Jim Gottstein’s battle with the pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly over misuse of the drug Zyprexa. 

Adult Children of Parental Alienation – Breaking the Ties that Bind by Amy J.L. Baker PhD,  https://www.amyjlbaker.com/adult-children-of-parental-alienation-1 – “Describes different familial patterns of parental alienation, compares alienation to a cult, explains how it is a form of emotional abuse, details the different catalysts to having the realization that one is an adult child of PAS, and describes the painful long-term consequences.”

Parental Alienation, Psychology Today, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/parental-alienation “Parental alienation occurs when a child refuses to have a relationship with a parent due to manipulation, such as the conveying of exaggerated or false information, by the other parent. The situation most often arises during a divorce or custody battle but it can happen in intact families as well.”

When Target Parents Reunite With Alienated Children, Psychology Today, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-games/202403/when-target-parents-reunite-with-alienated-children 

Flashbacks and Dissociation in PTSD: How to Cope, https://www.verywellmind.com/coping-with-flashbacks-2797574 

The Anatomy of PTSD BrainLine,  https://www.brainline.org/slideshow/anatomy-ptsd 

What Is Complex PTSD?, Mind, https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-complex-ptsd/complex-ptsd/ 

The Bristlecone Project, https://1in6.org/about-bristlecone/ – “The Bristlecone volunteers welcome you. They are a courageous group who are no longer willing to be silenced by stigma and shame. They’re men who confront the past, but who walk forward into the future.” - Dr. David Lisak founder of The Bristlecone Project.

Male Sexual Assault & Abuse Support for Men, https://malesurvivor.org/ 

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), https://rainn.org/ - provides 24/7 crisis support, prevention education, and public policy advocacy to help survivors, stop harm, and enable justice.

Sexual Abuse & Assault of Boys & Men - Confidential Support for Men, https://1in6.org/ 

Sexual Assault Impacts Teenagers’ Mental Health And Education, National Institute for Health and Care Research Evidence, https://evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/sexual-assault-lasting-effects-teenagers-mental-health-education/

Ten Facts about Sexual Abuse of Boys and its Aftermath, Dr. Richard Gartner, https://richardgartner.com/ten-facts-about-sexual-abuse-of-boys-and-its-aftermath/ 

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Suicide Data and Statistics - Suicide Prevention,  https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/data.html Data and Statistics on Suicide in the United States. “Suicide rates increased approximately 36% between 2000–2022. Suicide was responsible for 49,476 deaths in 2022, which is about one death every 11 minutes.2 The number of people who think about or attempt suicide is even higher. In 2022, an estimated 13.2 million adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.8 million planned a suicide attempt, and 1.6 million attempted suicide. Many factors can increase the risk for suicide or protect against it. Suicide is connected to other forms of injury and violence. “

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Suicide Prevention Resource for Action: A Compilation of the Best Available Evidence. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/pdf/preventionresource.pdf .

Help Yourself - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/ If you’re in crisis, there are options available to help you cope. You can also call the Lifeline at any time to speak to someone and get support. For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the United States, call 988. 

Increase in Suicide Mortality in the United States, 1999–2018 - Data Briefs - Number 361 - March 2020 – Centers for Disease Control, https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db362.htm?utm_source=STAT+Newslettersandutm_campaign=da912481d7-MR_COPY_01andutm_medium=emailandutm_term=0_8cab1d7961-da912481d7-149542825 – New data from the CDC reveal that between 1999-2018, the rate of suicides in the U.S. rose by 35%. Suicide rates increased 37% between 2000-2018 and decreased 5% between 2018-2020. However, rates returned to their peak in 2022. 

Live Through This, https://livethroughthis.org/ – Established in 2010, Live Through This is a collection of portraits and true stories of suicide attempt survivors across the United States.

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Concussion – Center for Disease Control – https://www.cdc.gov/traumatic-brain-injury/about/index.html According to the CDC, a person with a history of multiple or repeated mild TBIs or concussions may experience a longer recovery or more severe symptoms. They may also have long-term problems.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi

Maine mass shooter’s brain tissue showed signs of traumatic injury but not CTE, https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/06/health/robert-card-brain-study/index.html 

NH Brain Injury Association, https://bianh.org/what-is-brain-injury%3F – “Persons who survive brain injuries often find that things will never be the same. Many rehabilitation and treatment programs can help persons with brain injury rebuild their lives and achieve greater independence.”