Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC)
by John N. Briere, Ph.D.

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This brief self-report inventory is an excellent way to assess posttraumatic stress in 8- to 16-year-olds who have experienced traumatic events such as physical or sexual abuse, major loss, natural disaster, or violence.

Composed of 54 items, the TSCC includes six clinical scales:

Anxiety   Posttraumatic Stress

Depression   Dissociation

Anger     Sexual Concerns

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In addition, two validity scales alert you to under- and over-reporting.

An alternate version of the test is available for cases that do not involve sexual issues. The 44-item TSCC-A drops the Sexual Concerns Scale and makes no references to sexual activity.

Both versions of the test can be completed in 15 to 20 minutes and then scored in just a few minutes more. Profile Forms allow you to quickly convert raw scores to age- and sex-appropriate T-scores and graph the results. The test was standardized on more than 3,000 children and teens from inner-city, urban, and suburban settings in the general population. Data from trauma and child abuse centers are also provided.

Demonstrating high reliability and predictive validity, the TSCC can help you evaluate acute and chronic posttraumatic symptoms in children and adolescents

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Component

TSCC KIT: Includes Manual; 25 Test Booklets; 50 Profile Forms (25 Male and 25 Female)