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Trauma and Youth with Complex Needs


Video: Trauma and Youth with Complex Needs



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Presenter: Heather Leffler, Cross-System Regional Liaison Division of Policy and Strategic Direction, Ohio Department of Disabilities

Youth with complex support needs often experience high levels of trauma that may not be easily recognized. This webinar will review the source of trauma that many youth with complex needs will encounter, potential impact of the trauma and resources to assist to support the youth and family.

This clip was taken from Journey titled “Trauma and Youth with Complex Needs”.

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