This paper highlights lessons learned from states that served as models for statewide approaches that prevent and address ACEs and the development of trauma-informed policies. It also addresses goals, policy, and programs developed and launched by states that were selected for this technical assistance project.
Legislation created a childhood trauma task force responsible for determining how the Commonwealth can better identify and provide services to children who have experienced trauma, with the goal of preventing future juvenile justice system involvement.
A report on the current landscape of child trauma identification practices.
Legislation that established the Trauma-Informed Hawai’i Task Force, which will propose recommendations for the state’s child-serving agencies and organizations to become collectively more trauma-informed to better serve children and families, and to improve the health of communities.
Summarizes Florida’s early childhood courts which are problem-solving courts that address child welfare cases involving children under the age of three. Also check out the FL Safe Babies Court Teams Video and the FL Early Childhood Court Training and Webinars.
A showcase of Florida’s 50 cutting edge trauma initiatives including in the justice, early childhood, and education sectors.
A summary of Connecticut’s efforts to build a trauma-informed child welfare system.
Provides health care clinical teams, community-based organizations, and social service agencies with guidance on the key elements and milestones for establishing a robust and effective system for responding to ACE screenings and mitigating the toxic stress response.
Provides a framework for trauma-engaged practice schools, including a toolkit to help schools and communities integrate trauma-engaged practices and policies into their every day activities.