Fact sheets

Our fact sheets have been tailored to meet the needs of the different groups affected by complex trauma, including childhood trauma and abuse. This includes those who have experienced it, and those who support them personally and professionally.

Some fact sheets are also presented in Plain English, Easy Read and Other Languages, and are available via the Tag dropdown.

Single Incident Trauma

When you experience trauma, you are often in fear, confused, and feeling helpless and trapped in the moment. Many people with trauma experiences cope well and quickly become calm again.

What is Complex Trauma?

Complex trauma describes repeated or ongoing experiences of abuse, violence or neglect, and the effects these experiences can have. The experiences can occur at any age, or across different ages.

What is Childhood Trauma?

Trauma in early childhood can be especially harmful. Early childhood trauma generally means trauma between birth and the age of six.

What is Child Abuse?

It is behaviour which is not accidental and which is not considered ‘normal’ (outside of norms of conduct). It can be caused by parents, caregivers, other adults or older adolescents.

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