A Trauma-Informed Call to Action: Culturally Informed,Multi-Disciplinary Theoretical,and Applied Approaches to Prevention and Healing,Part II |
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Authors: | Megan R. Garza Karen Rich Susan M. Omilian |
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Affiliation: | 1. YWCA Metro St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USAmgarza@ywcastlouis.org;3. Social Work Department, Marywood University, Scranton, PA, USA;4. Thriver Zone, Hartford, CT, USA |
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Abstract: | The prevalence of trauma and its negative impact on humankind have created a burgeoning awareness of the need for systems that are trauma-informed across the lifespan. A collaborative project with the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence (NPEIV) sought out research as a call-to-action to mitigate the impact of trauma. The following is Part II of an introduction to a special double-issue focused on theoretical and applied approaches to using trauma-informed care in multi-disciplinary, mental and physical health, criminal justice, school-based, and community settings. Consideration is given to essential issues such as resilience, self-care, and intersectional cultural awareness. Introspective exploration of biases was encouraged to address barriers to implementing trauma-informed care. |
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Keywords: | Trauma-informed care complex trauma prevention best practice intervention barriers youth systems schools health care criminal justice culture |
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