Become a Trauma-Informed Community
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Contents
What is a Trauma-Informed Community
This article provides information on Trauma-Informed Community
https://blog.oup.com/2018/05/underlying-drivers-opioid-crisis/
Root Causes of Trauma
- Childhood abuse or neglect
- Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
- Accidental and natural disasters
- Witnessing acts of violence
- Cultural, intergenerational and historical trauma
- Medical interventions
- War and other forms of violence
Trauma-Informed Systems
Trauma Informed Systems provide the following protective factors for children:
- Strong supportive relationship with a caring, committed adult
- Connection with a positive role model or mentor
- Recognition and nurturance of their strengths and abilities
- Some sense of control over their own lives
- A sense of membership in a community larger than themselves, such as their neighborhood or cultural group or peer group[1]
Successful City Initiatives
Self-Healing Communities program in Washington
Community Trauma and Addressing Community Trauma
The Prevention Institute is working on understanding and addressing Community Trauma in Ohio
https://blog.oup.com/2018/05/underlying-drivers-opioid-crisis/
Training Opportunities and Materials
There is a growing amount of material on how trauma-informed practices can improve prevention, treatment and recovery.
Training on Trauma-Informed Practices as a Prevention Strategy
Webinar on How to Implement Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools by Jim Sporleder
Webinar on Implementing Trauma-Informed Approaches in Minnesota Schools hosted by Minnesota Communities Caring for Children
Training in Trauma-Informed Practices for Addiction Treatment
New Beginnings, a Minnesota-based treatment center, will be conducting a workshop on Trauma-Informed Care in Addiction Treatment on August 10, 2018
Training on Trauma-Informed Practices to Support Recovery
Tools & Resources
TR - Become a Trauma-Informed Community
RXTip.org- submit anonymous tips about drug abuse
Scorecard Building
Potential Objective Details(Under construction)
Potential Measures and Data Sources(Under construction)
Potential Actions and Partners(Under construction)
Resources to Investigate
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Sources
- ^ [1]Brown, D.(2013), Trauma & Community Violence in a Socio-Ecological Model, SDSU Child, Family Development, Retrieved from https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/gangcommission/pdf/traumancommunityviolence.pdf
