This is the story of youth becoming adults, set in the world of child welfare and the justice system. These transition age youth have powerful insights to offer those following in their footsteps and to the adults who support them. Understanding Transition Age Youth (TAY) is a documentary film series highlighting the stories and experiences of a diverse group of system-involved, young adults who have transitioned out of child welfare and juvenile justice settings. The film series consists of a Combined Version as well as four separate episodes that highlight messages for each service setting or topic area in more detail: Part 1: TAY in Juvenile Justice; Part 2: TAY in Child Welfare; Part 3: Coping and Resilience; Part 4: Moving Forward. This film series is designed to raise awareness about the unique trauma-related needs and strengths among transition age youth (TAY) and highlight strategies, supports, and advice to providers that can build resilience among older youth as they transition out of these systems.

This film was developed by the Center for Child Trauma Assessment, Services, and Interventions (CCTASI) at Northwestern University, in collaboration with ReMoved Films (creator, Nathanael Matanick) and partners in the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN).

DISCLAIMER: This film is based on the true stories and experiences of young people within or transitioning out of child welfare or juvenile justice settings. This film illustrates the ways that these systems and other traumatic events may impact youth, which may be upsetting to watch. Youth, family members, providers or others seeking additional information or support can find resources at:

Center for Child Trauma, Assessment, Services, and Interventions (CCTASI): [ Ссылка ]

National Child Traumatic Stress Center (NCTSN): [ Ссылка ]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): [ Ссылка ]

Please check out our new CCTASSI Films Website -- [ Ссылка ] which contains additional information and resources related to the Understanding TAY film and other films developed by our Center.

Please take this brief survey (~3 minutes) to provide feedback about this film and how it impacted you: [ Ссылка ]

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