Violence or natural disasters can cause trauma in young people.Trauma is hurt or harm. It can be hurt to a person’s body. It can beharm to a person’s mind. The National Institute of Mental Health(NIMH) works to help children who experience trauma. Other Federalagencies also provide help.Community members play important roles. They help children whoexperience violence or disaster. They help children cope with trauma.They help protect children from further trauma. They also help youngpeople avoid or overcome emotional problems. These problems can resultfrom trauma.