Building a Trauma Informed System of Care Toolkit

Building a Trauma Informed System of Care Getting Started

Educate Yourself

Childhood Trauma, Changing Minds 1 This website was grant funded in part by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Materials available here are designed to equip you with the knowledge to help a child who has been exposed to traumatic stress to heal and thrive. These materials are prepared for use by parents, foster parents, educators, and advocates. Among the resources included on this site is the “Gestures” curriculum. Learning and using five simple gestures can enable a supportive adult to help a child overcome the effects of childhood trauma. Futures Without Violence 2 For over 30 years, FUTURES has been providing groundbreaking programs, policies, and campaigns that empower individuals and organizations working to end violenceagainst women and children around the world. Programming and resources are available for children, youth and teens; engaging men; colleges and universities; human trafficking, workplace safety and more. Healthcare Toolbox 3 When a child and family enter a hospital or medical setting, many factors contribute to whether the experience is perceived as traumatic. Developmental age, prior medical experiences, and previous non-medical trauma can all contribute to their reactions. The Healthcare Toolbox provides resources for providers, child welfare professionals, parents, and children to help reduce the effects of trauma related to a health-related experience.

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https://changingmindsnow.org/ https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/ https://www.healthcaretoolbox.org/

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