Vermont § 3402 - Definitions As used in this chapter:
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§ 3402. Definitions As used in this chapter:
- (1) “Childhood adversity” means experiences that may be traumatic to children and youths
during the first 18 years of life, such as experiencing violence or other emotionally
disturbing exposures in their homes or communities. (2) “Resilience” means the ability to respond to, withstand, and recover from serious
hardship with coping skills and a combination of protective factors, including a strong
community, family support, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development,
concrete support in times of need, and social and emotional competence of children. (3) “Toxic stress” means strong, frequent, or prolonged experience of adversity without
adequate support. (4) “Trauma-informed” means a type of program, organization, or system that recognizes
the widespread impact of trauma and potential paths for recovery; recognizes the signs
and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved in a system;
responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and
practices; and seeks actively to resist retraumatization and build resilience among
the population served. (Added 2017, No. 204 (Adj
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3402
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3402 cover?
Section 3402 ("Definitions As used in this chapter:") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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