Explore a compilation of resources within and across sectors to prevent and address trauma.

Reports

Reports: Defining Cultural Resilience to Strengthen Native Youth: A Brief Report From the...

2018

Native P.R.I.D.E

The Intergenerational Connection Project at Native PRIDE offers intergenerational mentoring to address the prevalence of suicide among Native American youth.

Reports: Tips for Culture-Based Programs that Build Resiliency

2022

Adriann Killsnight, Allyson Kelley, and Les Left Hand

This tip sheet provides information for organizations looking to develop programs to support the resilience of American Indian youth. It offers strategies for designing culture-based programming and additional resources for working with AI/Native American youth.

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Reports: Virginia – Trauma-Informed Screening

2020

Virginia HEALS

This course covers the basics of trauma, how it affects children and youth, and how to help identify a need for resources and support by screening for traumatic experiences.

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Reports: Professional Quality of Life Scale

2021

The Center for Victims of Torture

Professional Quality of Life (proQOL) is intended for any helper - health care professionals, social service workers, teachers, attorneys, emergency response, etc. - to guide understanding of the positive and negative aspects of helping those who experience trauma and suffering I order to can improve your ability to help them and your ability to keep your own balance.

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Reports: Wisconsin – Becoming a Trauma-Informed Agency: The Waupaca Story

2022

Alia, Casey Family Programs and Waupaca County

A case study of a mid-sized jurisdiction in Wisconsin that undertook a system transformation approach to deliver trauma-informed care.

Reports: New Jersey – Identifying Positive Childhood Experiences

2023

New Jersey Department of Children and Families Office of Resilience

This infographic provides an overview of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) - protective factors that mitigate the impact of trauma and toxic stress.

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Reports: Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

2023

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

This practical guide updates and expands the discussion presented in SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach Resource from 2014. The primary goal of this guide is to provide implementation strategies across multiple domains based on the original publication.

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Reports: The Call for Trauma Informed Design Research and Practice

2022

Rachael Dietkus, University of Illinois

This article outlines the need for trauma-responsive design principles, incorporating social work values, principles of trauma informed care, and design ressearch methods to promote safety and security within the individuals who utilize services and spaces.

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Reports: Trauma-Informed Design Evaluation Tool for K-12 Schools

2022

The Trauma-Informed Design Society

This assessment is designed to be used by educators, school administrators, and designers to evaluate school designs and their impact on students and staff and identify potential areas for re-design, remodel, or renovation to prevent re-traumatization, reduce stress levels, and promote health and well-being of both staff and students.

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Reports: Architectural Principles In The Service Of Trauma Informed Design

2021

Shopworks Architecture, Center for Housing and Homelessness Research at the University of Denver, and Group 14 Engineering

This pamphlet presents findings from interviews with more than 450 residents and staff and 1400 organizational and individual trainings, and provides formative guidance and information about trauma-informed design principles and application.

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