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A Case for Trauma-Informed Care

Over the past year, current events have magnified the role of trauma in the lives of children and families in this country. From school shootings to immigrant families seeking refuge at our borders, children have been placed in frightening and life-threatening situations. These traumatic experiences have lifelong impacts on physical health, behavioral health, and academic and professional achievement. Children who have been exposed to violence and other types of trauma are at a higher risk of developing a chronic condition such as a substance use disorder, diabetes or heart disease. An estimated two-thirds of American children have experienced a traumatic event

While it is increasingly clear that a trauma-informed approach must be integrated into our practices, programs and policies, it is not always clear what that means and how it can be accomplished. Reaching clarity on what trauma-informed care is and how to implement it is particularly important for health advocates working to improve health outcomes for children of color, as they experience both the greatest inequities across our health and social service sectors and a higher exposure to trauma than their white peers.
 
In an effort to support this work and better define our role in it, the Children’s Health team at Community Catalyst developed an issue brief on trauma-informed care. Upcoming materials will include information on screening for trauma and adverse childhood experiences in the pediatric setting and policy opportunities to build trauma-informed provider networks.

 You can access the brief here.

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