Increase Community Partner's Presence in Schools to Support Trauma-Impacted Students

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Brief Description 

Community patterns in schools are an important aspect to focusing on holistic development and support in society. Schools have a primary mission to support students in their educational endeavours, and for them to succeed in their goals, children need to be supported and feel safe, and schools need to recognize how a student's personal experiences can influence their learning .

It is important to note that while the presence of community partners in school is critical for students, the individuals interacting with the children msy acknowledge their wellness and mental health .To build a trauma-informed resilient school, school community members need to be supportive of the student’s emotional and behavioral needs that involves the appropriate community and social services .

 

Background

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Tools and Resources

Creating a Trauma-Informed Community Through University-Community Partnerships: An Institute Agenda 

• An article that provides an overview of the importance in incorporating community partnerships with schools
• Discusses how the process should include active engagement with an evaluation and reflection segment 
• Intended for communities interested in understanding the importance of school-community partnerships
• Link to article here

Trauma Support for Schools

•  Site has resources for policymakers, educators and community organization 
• Has resources organized by topics – Trauma-informed practices, Assessment, Educator Supports, Family Engagement, School-Community Partnerships and Systems and Policies
• Link to site here

Promising Practices and Case Studies

Examples from communities that have implemented tools focused on this objective

 

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Actions for Coalitions

Actions for Individuals