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
This issue brief provides information about the impact of vicarious and secondary trauma on professionals in organizations serving the health and well-being of others. The brief also provides practices organizations can take to become trauma-responsive, combat compassion fatigue and secondary trauma, and support a healthy, resilient workforce.
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.
This toolkit is for child welfare staff, supervisors, and administrators who work with and on behalf of children, youth, and families who experience a natural disaster. It provides evidence- and trauma-informed guidance and resources for promoting positive outcomes for children and youth who experience natural disasters.
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.
Toolkit providing the knowledge and skills necessary for organizations to address the vicarious trauma needs of their staff.
Provides an overview of best practices and methods for agencies to meaningfully engage people with lived experiences in all levels of research, policy, and practice. The audience is federal agencies, but these strategies are applicable to a variety of state and local government offices and organizations.