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.
This guide provides an introduction to the topic of trauma, a discussion of why understanding and addressing trauma is important for human service programs, and relevant resources for implementing trauma-informed policies and practices for leaders at the local, state, tribal, and territorial levels. Topics include ACEs, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and historical trauma; providing trauma-informed services; building staff capacity and
Toolkit that provides educational concepts and practical strategies to support team members (defined as employees, staff, workers, interns, fellows, C-suite leadership, human resources and administrative professionals, volunteers, committee and board members, etc.) in advocating for more trauma-informed workplaces.
The federal Department of Health and Human Services released findings from their 2022 convening on primary prevention that highlight the importance of moving from tertiary and secondary prevention strategies to primary and primordial prevention strategies, including programs and policies that prevent adverse outcomes from occurring.
A proclamation making May 2022 Resilient Wisconsin month.
This guide was developed to help grant makers and funders across all sectors to better understand the ways in which trauma is a root cause of poor health and social outcomes.
Translates the Missouri Model guidance into language and processes to support schools interested in beginning the journey to become trauma-informed.
Toolkit providing the knowledge and skills necessary for organizations to address the vicarious trauma needs of their staff.
Framework offering a foundation workplaces can build upon to ensure employees have the resources and support necessary to flourish.