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The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
Canadian Observatory on HomelessnessThe Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
Understanding Trauma
People react to violence and abuse in complex ways, often resulting in serious emotional and medical consequences. Table 1 describes common symptoms of a psychiatric-medical syndrome among trauma survivors called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD involves the short and long-term effects of physical or sexual abuse as well as other traumas.