Call for papers: Child and adolescent psychotraumatology

• Submission deadline: October 5, 2026
• Tentative issue publication date: March 2027

Child and adolescent trauma exposure is among the most potent predictors of acute as well as adult PTSD and other psychological difficulties. In fact, both youth and parents are considered vulnerable populations when exposed to traumatic events.

Traumatology invites submissions for a special issue dedicated to new developments in understanding and assessing the impact of trauma on youth and their families, with an emphasis on practical applications of research findings. Studies on assessment as well as risk, resilience, and recovery are welcomed.

This special issue aims to not only to remember the past but also to empower and inform future responses to stressors and catastrophic events.

We seek empirical research, systematic reviews, case studies, and theoretical papers that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• developmentally sensitive assessment of symptoms of traumatic stress among children and adolescents
• interaction of child-parent symptomatology following traumatic stress
• risk and resilience factors pertinent to youth and families’ preparedness and recovery from disasters and other stressors
• trauma-informed interventions and treatment for youth and families
• longitudinal studies of PTSD and CPTSD

Submissions should adhere to the APA 7th edition style guidelines and contribute original academic insights into the fields of traumatology, psychology, social work, and resilience studies. We welcome submissions from researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and those with lived experiences. Detailed submission instructions and guidelines can be found on our website.

All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous peer review process based on originality, technical quality, and thematic relevance. Papers should provide clear evidence-based insights and have implications for practice, policy, or further research.

Please submit your manuscript electronically via the journal’s submission systemopens in new window. Make sure that all submissions include an abstract, keywords, and all necessary supporting materials.

Contact information

For further inquiries, please contact:

• Associate Editor Dr. Maria Louison Vangopens in new window
• Guest Editor Prof. Annette La Grecaopens in new window