Trauma in the Community

Sometimes traumatic events can effect an entire community all at once, such as a natural disaster. But at other times, trauma effects people living in the same area in different ways.

Whether or not you are personally involved in a traumatic event, you may see changes in others around you. Below you can read about how your community can change from traumatic events.

• Media Coverage of Traumatic Events
  Learn how media (news, movies, etc.) can affect your stress level or harm children, and read about how to reduce bad effects.
• Community Violence: Effects of Children and Teens
  Describes how neighborhood violence effects young people, and gives resources that can help.
• PTSD, Work, and Your Community
  Explains why people who do not understand PTSD may treat you differently (stigma). Read about how you can use community services or a job to change the minds.
• Information for Employers about Veterans
  Gives information for employers about Veterans and service members in the National Guard and Reserves. Explains the transition to civilian work and rights of returning Veterans.
• Keeping Veterans with PTSD out of the Justice System
  Describes programs to keep eligible Veterans out of the justice system and make sure they get treatment.