At-Risk Populations

Some groups of children and families are over-represented among people who experience trauma, toxic stress and ACEs. These at-risk populations may be exposed to trauma at high rates and are at increased risk for victimization.

At-Risk Populations include but are not limited to:

  • People of Color.
  • Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disorders.
  • Persons who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and/or Questioning (LGBTQ).
  • Persons experiencing Homelessness.
  • Socio-Economically Stressed Persons.
  • Veterans and Military Families.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network