For First Responders
Thank you to Trauma Center at Justice Resource Center for this comprehensive list of resources. Please visit their website for further information and resources.
For First Responders
Thank you to Trauma Center at Justice Resource Center for this comprehensive list of resources. Please visit their website for further information and resources.
The following provides information and resources for first responders (Police, Fire, EMS) and others who may be involved in “critical incidents” and other traumatic events. They give general information about trauma, referral sources and practical strategies for dealing with typical reactions to atypical events. These resources were produced with funding from the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA), under a federal Anti-Terrorism Supplemental Grant (ATSG), to aid Victims of and Responders to the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. While developed specifically for first responders, several of these resources are likely to be of benefit to other individuals impacted by traumatic incidents, including victims, their loved ones, caregivers, and service providers.
The following provides information and resources for first responders (Police, Fire, EMS) and others who may be involved in “critical incidents” and other traumatic events. They give general information about trauma, referral sources and practical strategies for dealing with typical reactions to atypical events. These resources were produced with funding from the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA), under a federal Anti-Terrorism Supplemental Grant (ATSG), to aid Victims of and Responders to the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. While developed specifically for first responders, several of these resources are likely to be of benefit to other individuals impacted by traumatic incidents, including victims, their loved ones, caregivers, and service providers.
Handouts, Interviews with Experts and Other Related Information
- Designed to support interdisciplinary service providers who may not have a primary background in mental health or traumatic stress, Utilizing Trauma-Informed Approaches to Trafficking-related Work is a resource to facilitate an understanding of complex trauma reactions and integrate awareness into direct service with survivors of human trafficking.
- Common Responses to Trauma – And Coping Strategies – Another great but simple resource – for traumatized people and their loved ones.
- Interview with Bessel van der Kolk – Aftermaths of the WTC Disaster
- Listen to audio by David Emerson, E-RYT. He describes a chair-based yoga practice for traumatic stress.
Government Resources
- National Center for PTSD – includes links to the PTSD Research Quarterly and National Center Divisions, including Behavioral Science Division, Clinical Neurosciences Division, Pacific Islands Division, Women’s Health Sciences Division, and Education and Clinical Laboratory Division.
- PubMed, including Advanced Search and Journal Browser
- Office for Victims of Crime in the Department of Justice – Provides a variety of resources for victims of crime in the United States and Internationally, including the National Directory of Victim Assistance Funding Opportunities 2001 (1MB pdf), which lists, by state and territory, the contact names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for the federal grant programs that provide assistance to crime victims.
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