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Helping Young Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: Policies and Strategies for Early Care and Education
Provides promising strategies for early childhood programs and systems to help young children who have experienced trauma and presents recommendations for state policymakers and other stakeholders.
Published By: Child Trends, National Center for Children in Poverty
Published Date: 2017
Resource Type: Reports
Sectors: Early Childhood, Education
HHS ASPE Review of Trauma-Informed Initiatives at the Systems Level
Summarizes the research on trauma-informed initiatives at the systems level.
Published By: James Bell Associates & Education Development Center for Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Published Date: 2019
Resource Type: Research
How My Boston Marathon Bombing Story Can Help Others Heal After Disasters with New Federal Mental Health Support
On December 23, 2022, the Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act was signed into law by President Biden. Starting January 1, 2023, anyone living through a federally declared emergency is eligible to access mental health resources to help heal from their trauma. This new law came into existence because of a phone call I made to the office of my Congresswoman, Ayanna Pressley, at a time when I needed help. I didn’t have any idea what she could do for me; I just knew that she would help. It was an amazing experience to be part of the change.
Published By: Manya Chylinski
Resource Type: Publications
Sectors: Education, Justice
How States Can Effectively Engage People with Lived Experience
Cherene Caraco often says “Help isn’t help if it isn’t helpful.” The Pathways Learning Network convened on November 30 to learn how to meaningfully engage trauma survivors and develop policies that support them at the state and local levels. In this session, participants learned about concrete and actionable strategies to effectively involve people with lived experience in policymaking and program implementation.
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Resource Type: Videos
Sectors: Health
How Trauma-Informed Courts Can Improve Outcomes for Children and Families
When a family or young person is involved in court, it is safe to assume they are experiencing heightened stress. They may be involved in the court system because of a traumatic situation and may have also experienced significant adversity leading up to the situation. Traditional court settings tend to be formal and authoritative and not conducive to a journey toward healing. A “trauma-informed court” is designed to provide a more caring and supportive environment for court-involved families.
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Resource Type: Publications
Sectors: Early Childhood, Education, Health
How Trauma-Informed Courts Can Promote Healing and Resilience
Many individuals who interact with the justice system have experienced significant trauma. To mitigate the impact of trauma and improve long-term outcomes, some courts have developed programs and policies that train court personnel on the effects of trauma and adversity, modify courtroom environments to reduce stress, and integrate services for children and families. The Pathways Learning Network convened on December 15 to hear how courts in Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee have implemented trauma-informed policies and programs to better support children and families.
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Resource Type: Videos
Sectors: Early Childhood, Health, Justice
Idaho – Resilience: Hope Lives Here Professional Development Series Video for Teachers, Counselors, and Other Practitioners
Three-part video series on how to conquer ACEs and be more trauma-informed for teachers, counselors, and other practitioners - including self-care and mental wellness, trauma-informed classrooms, and practical applications.
Published By: Idaho Public Television, Idaho Children’s Trust Fund, Optum Idaho and Idaho Resilience Project
Resource Type: Reports
Sectors: Education, Social Services
Identifying Adversity to Promote Healing: Approaches to Screening Across Settings and Populations
Understanding and addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is an important component of promoting health and resilience. On September 12, 2023, Pathways to Resilience brought together experts Laurie Crawford from the Virginia Department of Social Services Office of Trauma and Resilience Policy, Antoinette Medina from the California Rural Indian Health Board’s Rural Epidemiology Center, and Mikah Owen from the UCLA-UCSF ACEs Aware Family Resilience Network. The speakers reflected on different approaches to and best practices for screening for adversity across different settings and populations.
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Resource Type: Publications
Sectors: Early Childhood, Health
Identifying Adversity to Promote Healing: Approaches to Screening Across Settings and Populations
The Pathways Learning Network met on September 12, 2023 to explore different approaches to screening for adversity across settings and populations. The session focused on the goals of screening, ways to screen, and how the information can be used to connect people to appropriate supports.
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Resource Type: Videos
Sectors: Education, Health
Illinois Childhood Trauma Coalition: Look Through Their Eyes Website
A website with information on trauma, bullying, and community violence, as well as resources that identify and highlight warning signs resulting from childhood exposure to trauma and violence for practitioners and clinicians.
Published By: Illinois Childhood Trauma Coalition
Resource Type: Research
Sectors: Health