University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children

The University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children (CTAC) is a research center based in Lexington, Kentucky. Operating within the College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, CTAC is a small organization with a team of four employees. CTAC focuses on improving the health and well-being of children and their families affected by trauma. They achieve this through a multi-pronged approach, conducting research, providing practical guidance, advocating for policy changes, and sharing evidence-based strategies to address child abuse and trauma. Recognizing the significant impact of indirect trauma on professionals working with children, CTAC also aims to support and protect these individuals. The center's commitment to evidence-based practices ensures that their interventions are grounded in rigorous research and proven effective. CTAC actively disseminates their findings and implements best practices to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by trauma. For more information about the University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children, please visit their website at uky.edu/ctac.