Law enforcement is called to the scene of a domestic violence incident where children are present. Mom receives medical attention and her partner leaves in the back of the police car. The children arrive at school the next day physically and emotionally exhausted. They may complain of physical ailments, have emotional meltdowns, or act out towards their peers. In short,
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.
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.
This toolkit aims to support juvenile justice staff and administrators in their efforts to enhance state, tribal, territory, and county-led efforts to promote healing and resilience among system-involved children and youth who are exposed to a natural disaster. The toolkit is available in English and Spanish.
An index of peer-support roles in the criminal justice system, including a Sequential Intercept Model and implementation guidance.
An overview of the New Mexico Peer Education Project, which trains incarcerated individuals to educate their peers about addiction, infectious diseases such as hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus, and other health issues.
This tip sheet features strategies for meaningfully engaging trauma survivors in state and local policymaking and program design. Learn more by watching the corresponding Pathways Learning Network session.
