Canadian Consortium on Child & Youth Trauma

What Canadian Consortium on Child & Youth Trauma does

The Canadian Consortium on Child & Youth Trauma (Consortium Canadien sur le trauma chez les enfants et adolescents / CCCYT) is a non-profit research and knowledge mobilization partnership founded in 2020 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The consortium unifies more than 100 researchers, practitioners, clinicians, policy-makers, community representatives, and students across Canadian universities (McGill, University of Toronto, Université de Montréal, Université Laval, University of Calgary), child welfare agencies, healthcare institutions (IWK Health, SickKids, McMaster Children's Hospital), Indigenous organizations, schools, and community organizations. Its mission is to unify and improve social responses to trauma in children and adolescents — a population framed by the consortium as encompassing 1 in 3 Canadians with adverse childhood experiences — through coordinated work across research, practice, policy, and law.

The consortium operates as a program portfolio rather than a software platform. Core programs include an annual bilingual Symposium on Child and Youth Trauma (9th edition held May 6-7, 2026, with 16 expert presentations), a Scientific Monitoring (veille scientifique) committee, an online knowledge portal supporting cross-provincial resource exchange, Practice and Policy Analysis activities, bilingual Teaching Modules and training programs (including content on cultural safety for Indigenous populations), start-up Research Grants, infographics, a bilingual podcast ("Beyond the System: Empowered by Experience" / "De l'ombre à la lumière: Parcours de vie post DPJ"), and a searchable Resources Library organized by audience, resource type, and theme. The consortium is funded primarily by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and McGill University, with financial and in-kind support from partner organizations.

The business model is grant-funded rather than commercial. The only disclosed pricing is a promotional C$250 CAD fee for access to the 9th symposium recordings (available until August 31, 2026, on the Cvent platform). The consortium functions as a distributed network reaching Canadian provinces and international audiences through virtual broadcasts, institutional partnerships, and advisory committees (including lived-experience and parental advisory committees). With 6 employees, the organization leverages its member network to achieve scale disproportionate to its direct headcount.

Name

Canadian Consortium on Child & Youth Trauma

Legal name

Consortium Canadien sur le trauma chez les enfants et adolescents

Website

https://traumaconsortium.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Canadian Consortium on Child & Youth Trauma is a Montreal-based non-profit research partnership founded in 2020 that unites 100+ Canadian universities, child welfare agencies, healthcare institutions, Indigenous organizations, and community groups to advance research, practice, policy, and training on child and youth trauma.

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Product category

Trauma Research and Knowledge Mobilization Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAKAMAF

Trauma-Informed Care & Crisis Response (School-Based)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

SECONDARYEDAKAMAL

Staff Training, Coaching & Professional Development (SEL/Mental Health)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

Keywords

• Trauma-informed research
• Child welfare services
• Youth mental health
• Knowledge mobilization
• Policy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: The consortium is financed by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), McGill University, and partner organizations. This constitutes grant-based funding for a multi-institutional research partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Canadian Consortium on Child & Youth Trauma is a research and knowledge mobilization partnership that brings together researchers, professionals, clinicians, and policy-makers across Canada to unify and improve social responses to trauma in children and adolescents. Its core offerings include an annual bilingual symposium, a scientific monitoring program, an online knowledge portal, practice and policy analysis, teaching modules and training, research start-up grants, infographics, a bilingual podcast, and a curated resources library. The consortium is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), McGill University, and partner organizations.

Product overview

The Canadian Consortium on Child & Youth Trauma is a research partnership network rather than a traditional software product company. It operates as a unified platform of programs and services including: an annual bilingual Symposium on child and youth trauma, a Scientific Monitoring committee, an Online Portal for knowledge exchange, Practice and Policy Analysis initiatives, Teaching Modules and Training programs, Research Grants funding, Infographics development, a bilingual Podcast (Beyond the System/De l'ombre à la lumière), and a Resources Library. These programs work together to unify and enhance social responses to child and youth trauma through advancements in research, practice, policy, and law, bridging provincial, sectoral, and language barriers across Canada.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Beyond the System: Empowered by Experience: Bilingual podcast raising awareness about trauma, particularly for former youth in care, and advocating for systemic change
• De l'ombre a la lumiere: Parcours de vie post DPJ

Products and services

• Annual Bilingual Symposium on Child and Youth Trauma Annual bilingual symposium held in Montreal and broadcast virtually across Canada and internationally, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and professionals from various sectors serving children. Features expert presentations, continuing education credits, and bilingual recordings.
• Scientific Monitoring (Veille scientifique)
• Online Knowledge Portal (Portail en ligne) Online portal on child and youth trauma designed to facilitate knowledge exchange between provinces and different service sectors, providing a searchable bilingual resource library.
• Practice and Policy Analysis (Analyse des pratiques et des politiques) Analysis of practices and policies on child and youth trauma conducted through consultations with consortium partners to identify best initiatives in Canada and inform a national master plan for trauma-informed best practices.
• Teaching Modules and Training Programs Series of bilingual awareness campaigns, trainings, and online teaching modules on knowledge, best practices, and policies regarding complex trauma, including systemic violence, structural inequalities, and cultural safety for Indigenous populations.
• Research Start-Up Grants (Subventions de demarrage) Research funding program offering start-up grants for evaluation initiatives of new practices and policies to advance knowledge on child trauma.
• Infographics (Infographies) Visual communication products designed to make scientific knowledge about trauma in children and adolescents clearer, more understandable, and accessible to a wide audience.
• Bilingual Podcast: Beyond the System: Empowered by Experience / De l'ombre a la lumiere: Parcours de vie post DPJ Bilingual podcast that raises awareness about trauma realities, particularly those of former youth in care, and advocates for systemic change. Led by a collective of individuals with lived experience and professionals.
• Resources Library Comprehensive resource library containing activities, exercises, books, articles, guides, fact sheets, infographics, mobile applications, movies, podcasts, trainings, videos, webinars, and websites organized by audience, resource type, and themes including trauma, attachment, PTSD, and cultural safety.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 100+ Canadian Member Organizations (universities, healthcare, child welfare, Indigenous communities, schools, community organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe consortium's member organizations span universities (McGill, University of Toronto, University of Calgary, Universite de Montreal, Universite Laval, etc.), child welfare agencies (Yorkton Tribal Council Child & Family Services, Wood's Homes, Boscoville, CISSS/CIUSSS networks), healthcare institutions (IWK Health, SickKids, McMaster Children's Hospital), Indigenous organizations (CSSSPNQL, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, Yellow Thunderbird Lodge), and community organizations (Fondation Marie-Vincent, Wisdom2Action, Hull Services). These organizations contribute expertise, participate in sub-committees, and support knowledge application activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Trauma-Informed Care Implementation Network: US-based network advancing trauma-informed care adoption across health and social service systems; comparable in mission (system-wide trauma-informed practice) and target audience (healthcare, social service professionals), though primarily US-focused.

Direct peers

• Wisdom2Action: Canadian non-profit supporting youth with mental health and trauma needs through lived-experience engagement, research, and resource development; directly comparable as a Canadian youth mental health nonprofit working in the trauma space, and listed as a consortium member organization.
• Fondation Marie-Vincent: Quebec-based foundation dedicated to child sexual abuse prevention and intervention; directly comparable as a Canadian francophone organization producing training, resources, and policy work in child trauma, and listed as a consortium member.
• Child Trauma Academy: US-based organization (Dr. Bruce Perry) producing training, certification, and resources on childhood trauma and trauma-informed practice; comparable in product mix (training modules, online resources, professional certification) and audience (educators, clinicians, child welfare workers).
• Child Welfare League of Canada: National Canadian association of child welfare agencies and allied organizations providing policy analysis, training, and advocacy on child welfare; closely comparable in audience (practitioners, policymakers), bilingual programming, and national convening function.
• Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P): Manitoba-based national charity dedicated to child protection, abuse prevention, and child safety in Canada; highly comparable as a Canadian non-profit producing bilingual (English/French) child welfare resources, training, and policy advocacy.
• Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN): Canadian federally funded Network of Centres of Excellence focused on early brain development and children with neurodevelopmental disabilities; directly comparable as a Canadian research partnership network producing knowledge mobilization, training, and policy outputs in child development.

Broad incumbents

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): The US federally-funded network of academic and treatment centres advancing trauma-informed care for children; directly comparable in mission, structure, and knowledge-mobilization function, though operating at larger scale and in the US context.
• International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS): Global professional membership organization for the traumatic stress field; comparable as a knowledge-mobilization and professional education body, though broader in scope (adult and child trauma) and operating through membership rather than grant funding.

Regional players

• Australian Centre for Childhood Trauma: Australian research initiative addressing childhood trauma and intergenerational impacts; comparable as a research and knowledge-mobilization body focused on child trauma, but operates in a different geographic and policy context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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