Childhood Violent Trauma Center (CVTC)

The Child Trauma Clinic provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for children and families exposed to violence and other potential trauma. Services of the trauma clinic include:
Longitudinal assessment of children and families beginning at the time of their exposure to a potentially traumatic event.

Acute and extended mental health treatment
Community outreach and case management
Treatment planning and coordination with other systems, including:
- Law enforcement
- Juvenile justice
- Child protective services
- School systems
- Medical providers
- Social support agencies

For more information about CVTC, contact Dr. Steven Berkowitz at 1-877- 49-NCCEV or by email at steven.berkowitz@yale.edu.

More information about children and traumatic stress is available from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN).