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Child Trauma Response Initiative What is The Child Trauma Response Initiative The Greenville Police Department s Child Trauma Response Initiative is a partnership between mental health professionals employed by the police department as Child Trauma Response Victim Advocates and Law Enforcement Officers The program goal is to identify and immediately respond to children aged 0 18 and their families who have been exposed to violence or trauma Child Trauma Response Victim Advocates are on call 24 7 for immediate crisis response and consultation as needed Advocates respond with an officer to follow up when immediate crisis response is not necessary Child Trauma Victim Advocates provide appropriate mental health education about trauma for parents and refer children and families to community resources based on their unique needs and circumstances 500 South Greene Street Greenville NC 27834 Emergency 911 Non Emergency 252 329 4315 Information Desk 252 329 4317 greenvillenc gov GreenvillePD GreenvillePD1 This brochure was printed with grant funds from the Governor s Crime Commission 2017 Child Trauma Brochure purple indd 1 6 11 18 8 40 AM

What is Trauma Examples of trauma Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible experience that causes a child to feel scared or threatened and causes mental or emotional problems usually for a long time Domestic Violence Children who have experienced violence or trauma can appear to be frightened worried sad withdrawn numb or anxious Trauma shows itself in different ways in different children Sexual Abuse Studies show that children who experience violence and trauma and who don t get the help and support that they need can experience difficulties including mental and physical health problems However having a supportive and caring parent family member or adult in their lives to offer care reassurance and hope when bad things happen is the most important source of help for a child Car accidents 2017 Child Trauma Brochure purple indd 2 Witnessing violence in the community or schools Physical Abuse Home Break Ins Neglect Emotional Abuse Homelessness or basic needs not being met Witnessing the Arrest Incarceration of a loved one Bullying Services Provided Advocates provide crisis response for children when needed and may continue contact with a family long after the event is over to offer ongoing assessment of needs support and encouragement Follow up assistance may include Safety planning Victim advocacy and support Information to help parents caregivers understand child trauma and what to expect Immediate crisis response for children when needed Referral to counseling services Referral to community resources as needed For more information or to speak with an advocate please contact the Greenville Police Department at 252 329 4315 6 11 18 8 41 AM

What is Trauma Examples of trauma Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible experience that causes a child to feel scared or threatened and causes mental or emotional problems usually for a long time Domestic Violence Children who have experienced violence or trauma can appear to be frightened worried sad withdrawn numb or anxious Trauma shows itself in different ways in different children Sexual Abuse Studies show that children who experience violence and trauma and who don t get the help and support that they need can experience difficulties including mental and physical health problems However having a supportive and caring parent family member or adult in their lives to offer care reassurance and hope when bad things happen is the most important source of help for a child Car accidents 2017 Child Trauma Brochure purple indd 2 Witnessing violence in the community or schools Physical Abuse Home Break Ins Neglect Emotional Abuse Homelessness or basic needs not being met Witnessing the Arrest Incarceration of a loved one Bullying Services Provided Advocates provide crisis response for children when needed and may continue contact with a family long after the event is over to offer ongoing assessment of needs support and encouragement Follow up assistance may include Safety planning Victim advocacy and support Information to help parents caregivers understand child trauma and what to expect Immediate crisis response for children when needed Referral to counseling services Referral to community resources as needed For more information or to speak with an advocate please contact the Greenville Police Department at 252 329 4315 6 11 18 8 41 AM

What is Trauma Examples of trauma Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible experience that causes a child to feel scared or threatened and causes mental or emotional problems usually for a long time Domestic Violence Children who have experienced violence or trauma can appear to be frightened worried sad withdrawn numb or anxious Trauma shows itself in different ways in different children Sexual Abuse Studies show that children who experience violence and trauma and who don t get the help and support that they need can experience difficulties including mental and physical health problems However having a supportive and caring parent family member or adult in their lives to offer care reassurance and hope when bad things happen is the most important source of help for a child Car accidents 2017 Child Trauma Brochure purple indd 2 Witnessing violence in the community or schools Physical Abuse Home Break Ins Neglect Emotional Abuse Homelessness or basic needs not being met Witnessing the Arrest Incarceration of a loved one Bullying Services Provided Advocates provide crisis response for children when needed and may continue contact with a family long after the event is over to offer ongoing assessment of needs support and encouragement Follow up assistance may include Safety planning Victim advocacy and support Information to help parents caregivers understand child trauma and what to expect Immediate crisis response for children when needed Referral to counseling services Referral to community resources as needed For more information or to speak with an advocate please contact the Greenville Police Department at 252 329 4315 6 11 18 8 41 AM

Child Trauma Response Initiative What is The Child Trauma Response Initiative The Greenville Police Department s Child Trauma Response Initiative is a partnership between mental health professionals employed by the police department as Child Trauma Response Victim Advocates and Law Enforcement Officers The program goal is to identify and immediately respond to children aged 0 18 and their families who have been exposed to violence or trauma Child Trauma Response Victim Advocates are on call 24 7 for immediate crisis response and consultation as needed Advocates respond with an officer to follow up when immediate crisis response is not necessary Child Trauma Victim Advocates provide appropriate mental health education about trauma for parents and refer children and families to community resources based on their unique needs and circumstances 500 South Greene Street Greenville NC 27834 Emergency 911 Non Emergency 252 329 4315 Information Desk 252 329 4317 greenvillenc gov GreenvillePD GreenvillePD1 This brochure was printed with grant funds from the Governor s Crime Commission 2017 Child Trauma Brochure purple indd 1 6 11 18 8 40 AM

Child Trauma Response Initiative What is The Child Trauma Response Initiative The Greenville Police Department s Child Trauma Response Initiative is a partnership between mental health professionals employed by the police department as Child Trauma Response Victim Advocates and Law Enforcement Officers The program goal is to identify and immediately respond to children aged 0 18 and their families who have been exposed to violence or trauma Child Trauma Response Victim Advocates are on call 24 7 for immediate crisis response and consultation as needed Advocates respond with an officer to follow up when immediate crisis response is not necessary Child Trauma Victim Advocates provide appropriate mental health education about trauma for parents and refer children and families to community resources based on their unique needs and circumstances 500 South Greene Street Greenville NC 27834 Emergency 911 Non Emergency 252 329 4315 Information Desk 252 329 4317 greenvillenc gov GreenvillePD GreenvillePD1 This brochure was printed with grant funds from the Governor s Crime Commission 2017 Child Trauma Brochure purple indd 1 6 11 18 8 40 AM