IEL Resources
- Tip Sheets:
- Q&A: Teachers Can Support Young Children’s Mental Health
- Podcasts:
Web Resources
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Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators
Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network
What can be done at school to help a traumatized child? This online publication includes descriptions of the effects and suggestions for the child’s teachers.
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Children, Violence and Trauma
Source: American Psychological Association (APA)
The ACT program helps build safe and strong families.
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Domestic Violence: A Primer for Child Welfare Professionals
Source: Child Welfare Information Gateway
This factsheet from the Child Welfare Information Gateway discusses the extent of the overlap between domestic violence and child welfare, some of the effects of domestic violence on child witnesses, and the trend toward a more collaborative, community-wide response to the issue.
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Illinois Child Abuse and Neglect State Statutes
Source: Child Welfare Information Gateway
This page provides links to find information in the State Statutes database regarding child abuse and neglect, child welfare and adoption.
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Promoting Protective Factors for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: A Guide for Practitioners
Source: Child Welfare Information Gateway
This factsheet presents information from a review of current research linking protective factors to well-being for children exposed to domestic violence. Topics include individual skills and capacities that can improve the well-being of children exposed to violence; how parents, guardians, and others can contribute to the well-being of these children; creating supportive communities; and strategies for practitioners.
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Protecting Children from Domestic Violence
Source: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
This article defines domestic violence, lists signs of childhood trauma, and includes a plan for safety.
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Providing Trauma-Informed Supports
(also in Spanish)Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse
This blog post provides information on the impact of trauma on young children and strategies that caregivers can use to help young children.
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Safe from the Start: Taking Action on Children Exposed to Violence
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
This publication describes an action plan that outlines principles for preventing and reducing the negative impact of the exposure to violence on children.
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Stress and Trauma in Young Children Resource Guide
(also in Spanish)Source: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse
This topical guide on stress and trauma in young children will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse.
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Trauma
Source: Zero to Three
Parents and caregivers play a very important role in helping infants and toddlers heal from traumatic experiences. This resource lists articles, books, and tools about trauma in infants and toddlers.